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SSHBorg

SSH & SFTP client for cyborgs and Android. No ads, no tracking, no cloud.
New in version 1.13.1
• Redesigned connection error and disconnect screens: a clear summary plus expandable details you can scroll and copy
• More stable connections: keeps Wi-Fi awake during active sessions and checks the link more often
• Fixed a rare crash and now notifies you when Android's background time limit stops your sessions
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, Russian, 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 1.13.1 (26) suggested Added on Aug 14, 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 14 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • New in version 1.13.0
    • Switch between sessions on different hosts right from the terminal tab bar
    • Tap a downloaded file's name to open it, from the download screen or the transfers panel
    • Better display of emoji and wide (CJK) characters in the terminal
    • Fixed cut-off text at the top of the first terminal session
    • Fixed background sessions that could stop accepting input
    • Keep the extra key bar visible with the keyboard closed
  • Version 1.13.0 (25) - Added on Aug 12, 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 14 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • New in version 1.12.1
    • Improved text selection near the terminal edges
    • Fixed a grey screen that could get stuck in some situations
    • Improved SFTP navigation to prevent connection drops
    • Tap a download notification to open the file, and see the destination path
  • Version 1.12.1 (24) - Added on Aug 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 14 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log