How to use Core Shell SSH, the PuTTY alternative for macOS

Core Shell is a utility every Mac user who connects to remote resources needs to know. Learn about its exceptional capabilities for managing any number of SSH connections.

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Security and network administration depend on SSH. Administrators, developers and power users rely on the protocol to secure connections to remote servers, IoT devices, network devices and cloud resources. Windows users can use the PuTTY utility to connect to remote computers, but what about macOS users who need a better tool than the standard Apple Terminal?

Enter Core Shell. Core Shell offers a highly configurable SSH client that integrates with native macOS functionality and is built on the OpenSSH standard. Let's explain the Core Shell macOS functionality, including how to install and configure it.