Our SSH server supports all desktop and server versions of Windows, 32-bit and 64-bit, from Windows XP SP3 and Windows Server 2003, up to the most recent – Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025.
Bitvise SSH Server includes the following:
- SFTP server: Secure file transfer using SFTP - compatible with a wide variety of clients
- SCP server: Secure file transfer using SCP - compatible with command line and graphical clients
- FTPS server: Secure file transfer using FTP over TLS/SSL - compatible with secure FTPS clients
- SSH server: Secure remote access via console - vt100, xterm and bvterm are supported
- Secure remote access via GUI - Remote Desktop or WinVNC required
- Secure, effortless Git integration
- Secure TCP/IP connection tunneling (port forwarding)
Publisher’s description
What is Bitvise SSH Server?
Bitvise SSH Server is a proprietary terminals & cli tool program for Windows from Bitvise Limited.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as EXE. The main installer is 33.9 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 9.66, released on July 20, 2026. 18 versions are listed since December 9, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 11 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 48,442 times. Similar programs include PowerShell, QPDF and Oh My Posh.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 11 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Bitvise SSH Server is a terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Bitvise SSH Server safe to download?
- The file is served by dl.bitvise.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
D1407F989D18F4505BF623EB1C33A68CD5C79A483214EBC1FF86BEE9821293A6· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 18 versions ›18 versions over 2 years · about 11 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.66Latest | July 20, 2026 | 33.9 MB | 32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 9.65 | July 11, 2026 | 33.9 MB | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 9.64 | May 22, 2026 | 33.6 MB | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 9.63 | May 16, 2026 | 33.6 MB | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 9.62 | May 4, 2026 | 33.5 MB | 32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 9.61 | May 2, 2026 | 33.4 MB | 32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 9.59 | February 18, 2026 | 33.4 MB | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 9.58 | February 6, 2026 | 33.2 MB | 32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Bitvise.SSH.Server -echoco install bitvise-ssh-server -yBvSshServer-966.exe -defaultInstanceRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Bitvise Limited
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 9.66
- Released
- July 20, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- December 14, 2024
- Versions listed
- 18
- Updates / year
- 11.2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 48,442
- Website
- bitvise.com
- winget ID
- Bitvise.SSH.Server
- Chocolatey package
- bitvise-ssh-server
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bitvise SSH Server free?
Bitvise SSH Server is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Bitvise SSH Server safe to download?
The download comes from dl.bitvise.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Bitvise SSH Server with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Bitvise SSH Server be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Bitvise SSH Server run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Bitvise SSH Server?
The versions page lists all 18 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 9, 2024.
What are alternatives to Bitvise SSH Server?
PowerShell, QPDF, Oh My Posh, cURL and Tera Term. The alternatives page compares them.
