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SSHBorg

SSH & SFTP client for cyborgs and Android. No ads, no tracking, no cloud.
New in version 1.8.0
• SSH agent forwarding: fixed a message-framing bug that could break sessions with recent OpenSSH servers (jsch 2.28.3)
• Hosts list: the last host is no longer hidden behind the add button when the list fills the screen
• Downloads: show start and finish date/time; foreground downloads end on a completion screen with a Done button
• Session tabs: new browser-style tab bar, and the keyboard stays open when you switch tabs
SSHBorg is a powerful SSH and SFTP client for Android. Manage your servers securely from your phone with key authentication, encrypted storage, and biometric lock.

FEATURES

• Full SSH Terminal — Interactive terminal with VT100/xterm emulation, full UTF-8 support, and multiple concurrent sessions.
• SFTP File Manager — Browse, upload, download, rename, and delete files on your servers with an intuitive file manager.
• SSH Key Auth — Generate Ed25519, ECDSA, and RSA keys directly on your device. No passwords needed.
• Jump Host Support — Connect through one or more bastion hosts with transparent tunnelling. Full SSH agent forwarding.
• Biometric Lock — Protect access to your servers with fingerprint or face unlock. Configurable timeout.
• Multilingual — Available in English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Ukrainian, Chinese, and Japanese.
• Dark & Light Theme — Follows the system theme or let you choose. Fully readable in any lighting condition.
• Multiple Sessions — Keep several SSH and SFTP sessions open simultaneously. Switch between them instantly.

PRIVACY FIRST, BY DESIGN

SSHBorg never collects your data. Everything stays on your device — your credentials, your keys, your connections.

• No ads
• No tracking
• No cloud
• Open source — GPL v3
• No third-party SDKs
• Android Keystore encryption

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Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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  • Version 1.8.0 (18) suggested Added on Jun 22, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 10 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "dataSync"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "dataSync"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • use biometric hardware
      Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
    • use fingerprint hardware
      Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
    • com.sshborg.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 10 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

    • New in version 1.7.0
    • SFTP: background downloads — download files without blocking the file browser; long-press a file for the "Download in background" option
    • SFTP: active downloads can be sent to background at any time using the "Background" button
    • Host settings: "Allow Legacy Ciphers" option for connecting to old servers that only support outdated algorithms (AES-CBC, 3DES, DH-group1/14-sha1, DSA)
    • Terminal: improved spell-check (word) mode
    • Minor bug fixes and improvements
  • Version 1.7.0 (17) - Added on Jun 10, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 10 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "dataSync"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "dataSync"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • use biometric hardware
      Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
    • use fingerprint hardware
      Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
    • com.sshborg.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 10 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

    • New in version 1.6.1
    • SFTP: fixed a hang when connecting via jump host on mobile networks — the connection now times out and shows an error instead of spinning indefinitely
    • Terminal: word mode — tapping a spell correction suggestion now correctly replaces the mistyped word (Android 13+)
    • Minor bug fixes and improvements
  • Version 1.6.1 (16) - Added on May 23, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 10 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "dataSync"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "dataSync"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • use biometric hardware
      Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
    • use fingerprint hardware
      Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
    • com.sshborg.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 10 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

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