Wednesday, September 4, 2013

How to login to a linux server using putty or ssh from run prompt

Small tip on how to run putty from windows run prompt by providing login credentials

Follow the below steps to run putty from window run prompt

  • Set environment variable where your putty.exe exists.
  • Open run propmt ("windows" key+"r" key)
  • Type commad "putty -pw password username@servername.com" and then press enter as shown in screen below

  • The username and password will be filled automatically with out prompting to type again.

  • You can also create a putty shortcut and rename it to your choice as shown below with out always using run prompt for ease of administration
  • You need to add some configuration before you run from shortcut.
  • Open the properties of putty shortcut created and navigate to security and enter as shown below screen then apply. 

  • Now you can directly double click on shortcurt to login to shell.
Have a great day!!

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