# SSH Client & Terminal: sshy — SFTP File Transfer & Server

> SFTP File Transfer & Server (iPhone/iPad app by Nhung Selly.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-client-and-terminal-sshy/id6758000591 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nhung Selly](https://appshunter.io/developer/999222520)
- Category: Developer Tools, Utilities
- Price: $4.99 (on sale, was $19.99)
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 67 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-02-10
- Data updated: 2026-09-27
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-client-and-terminal-sshy/id6758000591/reviews.md

## What is SSH Client & Terminal?

**sshy** is a powerful, professional SSH client and SFTP file transfer tool designed specifically for iOS. Whether you're a system administrator, developer, or power user, sshy provides everything you need to manage remote servers directly from your iPhone or iPad.

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**POWERFUL SSH TERMINAL**
• Full-featured terminal emulation with SwiftTerm
• Multi-tab support for simultaneous SSH sessions
• Connect to multiple servers at once
• VT100/xterm terminal emulation
• Copy and paste support
• Special keys toolbar (Ctrl, Alt, Esc, Function keys)
• Customizable terminal appearance (dark/light themes)
• Adjustable font sizes for comfortable viewing

**SECURE AUTHENTICATION**
• Password authentication with iOS Keychain encryption
• SSH key authentication (RSA, ECDSA, Ed25519)
• Host key verification for security
• Biometric authentication support (Face ID / Touch ID)
• Credentials stored securely in iOS Keychain
• No data leaves your device

**FILE TRANSFER (SFTP)**
• Browse remote files and directories
• Upload and download files
• Rename, delete, and move files
• Create new directories
• View file attributes and permissions
• Progress tracking for file transfers
• Supports SFTP protocol version 3

**QUICK COMMANDS & SNIPPETS**
• Save frequently used commands as snippets
• Execute commands with a single tap
• Organize snippets with tags and favorites
• Connection-specific or global snippets
• Variable substitution (hostname, username, date/time)
• Import and export snippet libraries
• Multi-command snippet support
• Shift+Tab button

**CONNECTION MANAGEMENT**
• Save unlimited SSH connection profiles
• Organize connections with favorites
• Quick search to find connections instantly
• Custom display names for easy identification
• Tag connections for better organization
• Connection history tracking
• Duplicate connections for quick setup

**PROFESSIONAL FEATURES**
• Multiple concurrent SSH sessions
• Session state indicators (connected, connecting, error)
• Connection duration tracking
• Automatic reconnection on network changes
• Session management (close individual or all sessions)
• Add new sessions without closing existing ones

**PRIVACY & SECURITY**
• All credentials encrypted with iOS Keychain
• No telemetry or data collection
• No third-party analytics
• No ads or in-app purchases
• Works completely offline after setup
• Host key fingerprint verification
• Secure password and SSH key storage

**OPTIMIZED FOR iOS**
• Native SwiftUI interface
• Dark mode and light mode support
• iPad multitasking support
• Landscape and portrait orientation
• Dynamic Type for accessibility
• VoiceOver support
• Haptic feedback
• Keyboard shortcuts for external keyboards
• Optimized for iOS 17 and later

**PERFECT FOR:**
• System administrators managing servers
• Developers working with remote environments
• DevOps engineers deploying applications
• Network engineers configuring equipment
• Students learning Linux and server administration
• Web developers managing websites
• Database administrators
• Anyone who needs SSH access on the go

**WHY CHOOSE SSHY?**
sshy combines the power of a desktop SSH client with the convenience of iOS. With full terminal emulation, multi-session support, SFTP file transfer, and quick command snippets, sshy is the most complete SSH solution for iOS. No subscriptions, no ads, just professional SSH access whenever you need it.

**TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS**
• Requires iOS 17.0 or later
• Compatible with iPhone and iPad
• Built with SwiftUI and SwiftNIO SSH
• Supports SSH protocol version 2
• SFTP protocol version 3 support
• VT100/xterm terminal emulation

Download sshy today and take control of your remote servers from anywhere!

**SUPPORT**
Questions or feedback? Visit our support page or contact us directly. We're committed to providing the best SSH experience on iOS.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-09-24

Give your SSH workspace a look that fits the way you work. Choose from seven app-wide themes—Classic, Solarized, Nord Arctic, Amber Monochrome, Paper Blueprint, Stealth Tactical, and Glass Aurora—with coordinated colors across your connections, terminal controls, SFTP file browser, snippets, and settings.

Your selected theme can also set a matching terminal color palette, so long SSH sessions feel more at home on iPhone and iPad. Keep your saved connections, run quick commands, and transfer files over SFTP in a workspace that’s easier to scan and make your own.

### 1.0 — 2026-02-11

No release notes.

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