About autossh-windows
autossh-windows supervises the native Windows OpenSSH client, restarts
unexpected SSH exits, and optionally probes SSH port forwarding monitors.
autossh-windows 0.2.1
Windows-native SSH connection supervisor with automatic restart and monitoring.
- By Kevin589981
- Open Source
- Portable
- Updated Sep 12, 2026
Technical details
| Publisher | Kevin589981 |
|---|---|
| Version | 0.2.1 |
| Release date | 2026-09-12 |
| License | MIT |
| Installer type | portable |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | Kevin589981.autossh |
Install autossh-windows from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Kevin589981.autossh -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Kevin589981.autossh -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Kevin589981.autossh -e
autossh-windows adds this command to the command line: autossh.
Frequently asked questions
Is autossh-windows free?
Yes. autossh-windows is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.
What is the latest version of autossh-windows?
The latest version is 0.2.1, released on Sep 12, 2026.
Is it safe to download autossh-windows?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 4728d793c7dc40279b883331af551ebc18752d385a66fcffd2f9cd40272bad5c.
Which Windows versions does autossh-windows support?
autossh-windows runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I uninstall autossh-windows?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find autossh-windows and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Kevin589981.autossh -e.
Is there a portable version of autossh-windows?
Yes. autossh-windows is available as a portable program (autossh-windows-amd64.exe, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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