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SSHBorg

SSH & SFTP client for cyborgs and Android. No ads, no tracking, no cloud.
New in version 1.18.0
• SFTP: a built-in editor for the files on your server — text files are edited in place and keep their encoding, line endings and permissions, configuration files are syntax coloured, and anything that is not text opens in a hex editor
• SSH keys: a key with a passphrase now works — the passphrase is asked once when you import the key and is not stored anywhere. Keys imported earlier must be imported again; the list marks them.
• Fixed: the app could stay covered by a blank screen.
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 1.18.0 (35) suggested Added on Sep 28, 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 16 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • New in version 1.17.1
    • SFTP: fixed uploads that could drop the connection or end with an error
    • SFTP: errors stay on screen and can be copied; multi-file transfers skip failed files and list them
    • SFTP: uploads ask before replacing an existing file
    • SFTP: the list keeps its position after deleting, uploading or downloading
    • App lock: the timeout counts from leaving the app; picking a file no longer asks to unlock
    • Terminal: command history is read without a second login
  • Version 1.17.1 (34) - Added on Sep 21, 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 15 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • New in version 1.17.0
    • You can now order the host and group list (alphabetical, recently used, most used or by hand)
    • Fixed scrolling inside full-screen apps such as tmux, vim, nano and less
    • Fixed keys in the key bar that could keep repeating after you let go
    • Word mode now pauses command suggestions
    • Fixed connections through a jump host that could stay loading forever
    • Android TV: the selected key or button is now clearly highlighted
  • Version 1.17.0 (33) - Added on Sep 17, 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 15 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log