Atera offers SSH (Secure Shell) support for Windows and Linux devices, allowing you to securely access and manage remote devices directly from within the Atera platform. 

SSH features

Interactive terminal: Execute commands in real-time on your Windows and Linux devices (workstations and servers). 

SSH tunneling/forwarding: Securely connect to other devices — that don't have the Atera Agent — on the same local network. 

Enhanced security: Ensure data integrity and confidentiality by establishing a connection over a secure local networking port.

Run commands via SSH on Windows

Note:

• Windows SSH terminal is currently available to BETA subscribers only.
• The device must be online to run commands via SSH.

To run commands via SSH on Windows devices:

1. From Devices (on the sidebar), click Manage > SSH on the target device.

If the OpenSSH server is not installed or the sshd service isn't running on the target device, the Install OpenSSH server window will appear.

2. Click Install.

Note: This may take a few minutes to install and run. Once complete, the

SSH terminal will appear.

3. Enter the device username and password to establish the SSH connection.

4. Type a command directly in the terminal or generate one using plain language with Copilot

Run commands via SSH on Linux

Note: The device must be online to run commands via SSH.

To run commands via SSH on Linux devices:

1. From Devices (on the sidebar), click Manage > SSH on the target device.

The SSH window appears. 

2. Enter the device username and password to establish the SSH connection. 

3. Type a command directly in the terminal or generate one using plain language with Copilot