# WebSSH - Sysadmin Toolbox — SSH & SFTP client since 2012! > Secure SSH, SFTP, Telnet, and Port Forwarding client with sysadmin tools. (iPhone/iPad app by MENGUS ARNAUD.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webssh-sysadmin-toolbox/id497714887 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [MENGUS ARNAUD](https://appshunter.io/developer/461353964) - Category: Developer Tools, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.70/5 from 2,515 App Store ratings · 527 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 26.0 · 241 MB - Languages: Russian, American English, Danish, European Spanish, Italian, Korean, German (Germany), Polish, European Portuguese, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan) and 6 more - Released: 2012-03-08 - Data updated: 2026-08-25 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webssh-sysadmin-toolbox/id497714887/reviews.md ## What is WebSSH? Whether you're on the go or at your desk, WebSSH keeps you connected — anytime, anywhere! ٩(^‿^)۶ WebSSH is a professional SSH, SFTP, Telnet, and Port Forwarding client for iOS and macOS — now with an integrated Proxmox client. Built for developers, system administrators, and IT professionals who need reliable, secure remote access wherever they are. CONNECT WITH CONFIDENCE Authenticate with passwords, two-factor challenge, or keys (RSA, DSA, ED25519, PuTTY). Connections are fast and stable, with support for local port forwarding, automatic startup commands, full terminal emulation (XTERM-256COLOR, XTERM, VT100), and custom profiles — themes, fonts, colors, and keyboard shortcuts tailored to your workflow. MANAGE FILES REMOTELY The integrated SFTP client lets you browse directories, create, rename, upload, and download files — and edit text files directly within the app. No separate FTP client needed. MORE THAN SSH WebSSH also supports Telnet and Serial connections, making it a versatile tool across a wide range of scenarios. Serial connections support full configuration (baud rate, parity, stop bits, flow control), and Telnet supports both direct and interactive authentication. PROXMOX AT YOUR FINGERTIPS NEW: WebSSH now includes a built-in Proxmox client. Connect to one or more Proxmox servers and clusters, monitor your nodes at a glance (CPU, memory, storage), and manage your VMs and LXC containers — start, stop, reboot and migrate them right from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. BUILT-IN SYSADMIN TOOLKIT Quick diagnostics without leaving the app: Ping, Traceroute, DNS Lookup, and Whois. The mashREPL feature gives you a fully local shell (ls, grep, curl, ping, tar, and more) that works even without internet access. WHY WEBSSH? Most SSH clients are either too basic or too bloated. WebSSH hits the sweet spot: professional-grade features, a clean mobile-first interface, and rock-solid reliability — all in a single one-time purchase, no subscription required. One app. Every protocol. Zero compromises. Download WebSSH and keep your servers close at hand, no matter where you are. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ## Key features - SSH, SFTP, Telnet, Port Forwarding client - Secure authentication methods - Integrated SFTP file management - Customizable terminal profiles - Built-in sysadmin diagnostic tools - Local mashREPL shell ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | WebSSH Developer Tip | $9.99 | per year | | WebSSH Developer Tip | $1.99 | per month | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | WebSSH PRO | $15.00 | one-time | ## Chart rankings - #126 in Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store) - #21 in Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store) ## What do users think of WebSSH? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Efficient and fast - 🔒 Secure SSH/SFTP connections - 👍 Intuitive and easy to use - 💡 Useful additional tools (ping, traceroute, etc.) - 👍 Seamless iCloud sync across devices - 👍 Lifetime license, no subscription - 👍 Responsive and helpful developer **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional crashes or connection issues - 🐛 Copy/paste functionality can be buggy - 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices/iOS versions - 🐛 Slow input response in some cases - 🐛 SFTP limitations (no folder uploads, etc.) **Commonly reported bugs** - Connections failing randomly - Session saving not working reliably - Clipboard issues (pasting previous content) - Drag and drop file uploads not working as expected **Most requested features** - Add support for function keys - Improve SFTP functionality (folder uploads, file details, etc.) - Implement background session support - Add option to save SSH key passphrases - Provide a way to mass import/export SSH connections ## Recent user reviews (10 of 527) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webssh-sysadmin-toolbox/id497714887/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Great app *2026-08-10* Love it. really useful and in current development, the recent addition of various tools such as ping, trace route, Network Scanner and trace route are really useful The results are also displayed in a very useful way. I love the way Network scanner displays the whole subnet and highlights the live hosts in green. Really useful. **Developer response:** 🇬🇧 Hello KeithEllis74 👋 Thank you so much for updating your review, six years later — that means a lot! I'm really glad the new tools are useful to you, and that you enjoy the subnet UI 💚 More enhancements are on the way, so stay tuned! Have a great day ☀️ ### 5/5 — Fabuleux *2026-08-01* Simple et efficace. Pour MacOS, je pouvais trouver d’autres alternatives pour ce genre d’applications. Mais pour ce qui est de iPadOS et iPhoneOS, peu font réellement l’affaire. Avec cet outil, même payant, vaut largement l’investissement pour des installations sur plusieurs appareils. Ça, c’est vraiment LE point fort de cette application. Tous mes serveurs sont gérés à partir de n’importe quels appareils que j’aurais en main… MacOS, iPadOS, et même iPhoneOS, où que je sois, cela devient accessible…. Top appli…👍 **Developer response:** 🇫🇷 Bonjour Humanoide70 👋 Merci beaucoup pour votre superbe avis ! ⭐️ Vous avez parfaitement résumé l'esprit de WebSSH : un seul achat pour tous vos appareils (iPhone, iPad et Mac) avec le même identifiant Apple. Vos serveurs vous suivent partout, où que vous soyez ! Merci de soutenir mon travail de développeur indépendant 💕 Passez une excellente journée ☀️ Arnaud ### 5/5 — Terrific little SSH program *2026-08-01, version 32.5* This nice program is intelligently designed and it’s also nice that WebSSH is actually freeware. Thanks to that random developer who created this most convenient program for all of us VPS users and other terminal aficionados. ### 5/5 — Great App *2026-08-01, version 32.5* This is my goto app for ssh on my phone or MacBook. The tools like ping are very nice addition as well! ### 5/5 — Good App — Could we get Files integration? *2026-07-27* This app is excellent, it just works! Does its job well. I have noticed that there are apps which allow for integrating SFTP files into the iPhone Files app, so that servers can be accessed as though they were local files. I would love to see this feature in WebSSH! (unless it already is?) I would 100% buy the premium version if this change is added. **Developer response:** 🇺🇸 Hey MewMaster3 👋 Thank you for updating your review and for sticking with WebSSH! Files app integration isn't available yet, but I'm thinking about it: browsing your servers directly from the Files app would be a great addition and your feedback pushes it up my list! 👍 Feel free to share more ideas anytime at team [AT] webssh [DOT] net or on GitHub. Have a great day ☀️ Arnaud ### 5/5 — Great app *2026-07-26, version 32.5* Love it. really useful and in current development, the recent addition of various tools such as ping, trace route, Network Scanner are really useful The results are also displayed in a very useful way. I love the way Network scanner displays the whole subnet and highlights the live hosts in green. Really useful. ### 2/5 — broken connection *2026-07-26, version 32.5* On Mac OS Ventura, the connection drops after about a minute, and there's no setting to change it. This doesn't happen through the Mac OS terminal; the server's timeout settings don't affect it. ### 5/5 — Wow, just WOW *2026-07-25, version 32.5* Rock-solid tool from a dev who clearly cares Been putting WebSSH through its paces, and I'm genuinely impressed. I've been a sysadmin for 30 years — enterprise firewalls, network architecture, the whole thing — and I run a Proxmox cluster at home, so I'm not easy to please with SSH tools. The new Proxmox-over-SSH client (32.5) is smart engineering. Routing everything through SSH instead of exposing the API means no open 8006 port and no token juggling — it just reuses my existing SSH auth. That's a security-conscious design choice, not a gimmick. Multi-node monitoring, quorum and HA status, VM/LXC lifecycle control, snapshots, backups, live CPU/RAM/Net/IO graphs — all clean and readable on both Mac and iPad. What really gets me is that this is a one-person project, maintained since 2012, and every platform feels equally polished. One-time purchase, no subscription — a rare and welcome thing these days. A few things I'd love to see next: SMART data for disks, ZFS pool status, and an integrated terminal straight from a container. But those are wishes for an already excellent tool, not complaints. Respect to the developer. This is what a labor of love looks like. Does he ever sleep? ### 5/5 — Good value *2026-07-21, version 32.4* If you use ssh a lot, want cloud synced servers via iCloud and its security and a one time fee, a nice hi on phone and tablet, organizational tools and more, try this. I do wish it have a simple terminal for running manual sessions or using Unix like tools locally. ### 5/5 — Greatest SSH App *2026-07-19, version 32.4* Just simply the best SSH app I’ve ever used. Can’t say anything bad about it! ## Frequently asked questions about WebSSH ### What does WebSSH do? WebSSH is a powerful client for iOS and macOS that allows you to connect to and manage remote servers. It supports SSH, SFTP, Telnet, and Port Forwarding, enabling secure and efficient server administration from anywhere. ### What are the key features of WebSSH? Key features include support for modern authentication methods (password, keys), full terminal emulation, integrated SFTP for file management, customizable profiles, built-in sysadmin tools like Ping and Traceroute, and a local mashREPL shell for offline use. ### Is WebSSH free to use? The application is free to download and use, offering a range of core functionalities. It also provides in-app purchases for additional features or advanced capabilities, allowing users to customize their experience based on their needs. ### What devices is WebSSH compatible with? WebSSH is designed for Apple devices and is compatible with iOS and macOS operating systems. This allows for seamless server management across your Apple ecosystem. ### What are common use cases for WebSSH? Common use cases include managing web servers, deploying applications, troubleshooting network issues, transferring files between local and remote systems, and performing system diagnostics on the go or from a desktop. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 32.8 — 2026-08-24 ٩(^‿^)۶ WebSSH has been updated Its codename is : 32.8 - Comet (Outgassing) So what's new in this release? ↓ ◖ Release Adds ◗ ๏ HTTP Forge Tool : Ability to build and run CURL compatible requests ๏ Hex Viewer Tool : Edit small or GB files on the way! ๏ Embedded Web Browser : Bookmark your favourites apps : #1056 ๏ Embedded Web Browser UI/UX Enhancements : Smoother access to your IT apps! Have a great day! (i) Want to support WebSSH further? (i) WebSSH PRO is, and will always be, a one-time lifetime purchase. A few users have told me they'd like to contribute more than the one-time price. So there's now an option to leave a small voluntary tip (monthly or yearly). As a thank-you, supporters unlock a few digital goodies: mini games and other delightfully useless things ;oD On a more personal note: over the next few months I'll be dedicating a lot more time to WebSSH. My hope is to eventually make it my main livelihood — but never at your expense. WebSSH has been going for over a decade, and it's not stopping either way. So the promise stands, and it isn't going anywhere: PRO is bought once, kept forever. Tipping is entirely optional, and always will be. (＾◡＾) (Please note that you can only leave a tip if you have already purchased WebSSH PRO) — Arnaud ### 32.7 — 2026-08-16 ٩(^‿^)۶ WebSSH has been updated Its codename is : 32.7 - Comet (Sungrazer) So what's new in this release? ↓ ◖ Release Adds ◗ ๏ Tools App Intents : #1666 ๏ Certificate Checker Tool ๏ Secret Share Tool - End-to-End Encrypted : #1657 ๏ Suggest and paste stored passwords during password prompts - sudo : #1660 ๏ New Tool : Code Forge : QR Code Maker ๏ Postmaster - Tool to audit SMTP health : #1670 ๏ Sync Snippets from GitHub Gist (Public Gists Only) : #1444 ◖ Release Fixes ◗ ๏ Clicking an ssh://user@server link doesn't create a connection : #1667 ๏ Can't copy text in tmux : #1636 ๏ Keyboard not working in active session on app switch : #1502 /!\ Developer Tip /!\ WebSSH PRO is, and will always be, a one-time lifetime purchase. A few users have told me they'd like to contribute more than the one-time price. So there's now an option to leave a small voluntary tip (monthly or yearly). As a thank-you, supporters unlock a few digital goodies: mini games and other delightfully useless things ;oD On a more personal note: over the next few months I'll be dedicating a lot more time to WebSSH. My hope is to eventually make it my main livelihood — but never at your expense. WebSSH has been going for over a decade, and it's not stopping either way. So the promise stands, and it isn't going anywhere: PRO is bought once, kept forever. Tipping is entirely optional, and always will be. (＾◡＾) (Please note that you can only leave a tip if you have already purchased WebSSH PRO) — Arnaud Have a great day! ### 32.6 — 2026-08-09 ٩(^‿^)۶ WebSSH has been updated Its codename is : 32.6 - Comet (Aphelion) So what's new in this release? ↓ /!\ Developer Tip /!\ WebSSH PRO is, and will always be, a one-time lifetime purchase. A few users have told me they'd like to contribute more than the one-time price. So there's now an option to leave a small voluntary tip (monthly or yearly). As a thank-you, supporters unlock a few digital goodies: mini games and other delightfully useless things ;oD On a more personal note: over the next few months I'll be dedicating a lot more time to WebSSH. My hope is to eventually make it my main livelihood — but never at your expense. WebSSH has been going for over a decade, and it's not stopping either way. So the promise stands, and it isn't going anywhere: PRO is bought once, kept forever. Tipping is entirely optional, and always will be. (＾◡＾) (Please note that you can only leave a tip if you have already purchased WebSSH PRO) — Arnaud ◖ Release Adds ◗ ๏ Network scanner add hostname information : #1655 ๏ Keyboard Accessory Layout Editor : #1649 ๏ Key combo : Shift + TAB : #1513 ◖ Release Fixes ◗ ๏ Put our icons back again! ๏ Fix CPU gauge Proxmox ๏ Possible crash fix when launching a connection ๏ Proxmox Tool: Cursor Marker In Graphs Not Aligned: #1661 Have a great day! ### 32.5 — 2026-07-24 ٩(^‿^)۶ WebSSH has been updated Its codename is : 32.5 - Comet (Perihelion) So what's new in this release? ↓ ◖ Release Adds ◗ ๏ Proxmox VE (Role) - Proxmox-over-SSH : #1092 ๏ Upload any file through the terminal Have a great day! ### 32.4 — 2026-07-14 ٩(^‿^)۶ WebSSH has been updated Its codename is : 32.4 - Comet (Bow Shock) So what's new in this release? ↓ ◖ Release Adds ◗ ๏ Ability to dismiss a popover using ESCAPE key ๏ Launching capabilities improvements ๏ Known Hosts Screen ๏ Tools History: #1253 ๏ Ability to define a default font size value : #1632 ๏ WHOIS Tool | Support for additional TLDs : #1639 ๏ ALT Dedicated Special Key (Custom Accessory View) : #1496 ๏ Jump Hosts : #577 ๏ DNS Lookup : Propagation feature : #1402 ๏ Crontab Expression Generator : #1403 ◖ Release Fixes ◗ ๏ CJK keyboard input severely broken on iOS : #1451 Have a great day! ## Apps similar to WebSSH | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Termius - Modern SSH Client](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termius-modern-ssh-client/id549039908) | 4.7 (18,903) | Free | Developer Tools | | [SSH Client - Terminal & Termux](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-client-terminal-and-termux/id1475741280) | 3.6 (406) | Free | Developer Tools | | [SSH Client - Secure ShellFish](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-client-secure-shellfish/id1336634154) | 4.8 (1,468) | Free | Developer Tools | | [La Terminal: Mosh & SSH Client](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-terminal-mosh-and-ssh-client/id1629902861) | 4.7 (103) | Free | Developer Tools | | [NeoServer:SSH Mosh Terminal](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neoserverssh-mosh-terminal/id6448362669) | 4.8 (284) | Free | Developer Tools | | [xTerminal - SSH Terminal Shell](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xterminal-ssh-terminal-shell/id1544728400) | 4.7 (1,919) | Free | Developer Tools | ## Related topics [mengus arnaud](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/mengus-arnaud) · [ssh remote](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ssh-remote) · [ssh python](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ssh-python) · [ssh terminal pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ssh-terminal-pro) · [ssh files](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ssh-files) · [data volley 4 web client](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/data-volley-4-web-client) · [web toolbox](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/web-toolbox) · [ssh](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ssh) · [nts client](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/nts-client) · [ssh free](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ssh-free) · [meshterm ssh ftp via tailscale](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/meshterm-ssh-ftp-via-tailscale) · [nettoolbox](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/nettoolbox) · [nex terminal-ssh & sftp client](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/nex-terminal-ssh-sftp-client) · [ssh client](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ssh-client) · [nginx](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/nginx) · [win scp](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/win-scp) · [putty](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/putty) · [sftp](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/sftp) · [ssh shell](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ssh-shell) · [ssh terminal free](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ssh-terminal-free) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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