Keep in mind that your adjustments apply only to the current window, so you need to perform the changes for each new connection. Right off the bat, in the Putty main window, you must select the network protocol you want to use and provide the hostname/IP address, and the port that should be used.įurthermore, you get to customize the Terminal and window appearance or adjust the default presets for each connection type. SSH client that comes with extensive configuration options Putty is a Terminal emulator that provides support for working with some of the most popular network protocols, such as SSH, FTP, Telnet, and more.īesides the extensive customization options and the logging capabilities, Putty sets itself apart from other utilities that deal with the same functions due to its capacity to maintain SSH connections.