sshclient

noun

UK /ˌɛs.ɛsˈeɪtʃ ˈklaɪ.ənt/

US /ˌɛs.ɛsˈeɪtʃ ˈklaɪ.ənt/

A program that lets your computer talk safely to another computer far away.

She used an sshclient to log in to the school's server from home.

SYNONYMS

SSH program secure shell client remote login tool terminal client

RELATED WORDS

server terminal encryption command line remote access

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A software application that implements the SSH protocol to connect to remote machines.

The sshclient opened an encrypted session with the web server.

3. A command-line utility used to start secure shell connections.

Type the sshclient command followed by the host address.

4. A component in networking software that initiates secure remote sessions.

The app bundles an sshclient for administrators.