OpenSSH is a complete implementation of the SSH protocol (version 2) for secure remote login, command execution and file transfer
Publisher’s description
What is OpenSSH Preview?
OpenSSH Preview by Microsoft Corporation is open-source Windows software in the ftp & file transfer category. It ranks 2nd by popularity among ftp & file transfer in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 10.0.0.0, released on October 27, 2025. The version history goes back to December 13, 2023: 6 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 3.2 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 6,817,025 times. The source code on GitHub (PowerShell/Win32-OpenSSH) has 8,327 stars. Similar programs include WinSCP, Far Manager 3 and SSHFS-Win.
Project description on GitHub: “Win32 port of OpenSSH”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Large user base
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: OpenSSH Preview is an open-source ftp & file transfer tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is OpenSSH Preview safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
DDEC9C53864280759CF9F74791CEFD387100E3946AA849A1C138A4ED1B96B7D9· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 6 versions ›6 versions over 2 years · about 3.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.0.0.0Latest | October 27, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 9.8.3.0 | April 18, 2025 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 9.8.2.0 | April 8, 2025 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 9.8.1.0 | October 10, 2024 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 9.8.0.0 | September 27, 2024 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 9.5.0.0 | December 13, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI32-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Microsoft.OpenSSH.Preview -echoco install openssh -ymsiexec /i OpenSSH-Win64-v10.0.0.0.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {7E239BB2-181B-42C7-8C01-F0F0FC3F6CE7} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Microsoft Corporation
- Category
- FTP & file transfer
- Licence
- BSD License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/PowerShell/Win32-OpenSSH
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 10.0.0.0
- Released
- October 27, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- October 14, 2024
- Versions listed
- 6
- Updates / year
- 3.2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 6,817,025
- GitHub stars
- 8,327
- GitHub forks
- 822
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Microsoft.OpenSSH.Preview
- Chocolatey package
- openssh
- MSI product code
- {7E239BB2-181B-42C7-8C01-F0F0FC3F6CE7}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is OpenSSH Preview free?
Yes. OpenSSH Preview is open-source software under the BSD License licence.
Is OpenSSH Preview safe to download?
The download comes from github.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 OpenSSH Preview 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 OpenSSH Preview be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does OpenSSH Preview run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of OpenSSH Preview?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 13, 2023.
What are alternatives to OpenSSH Preview?
WinSCP, Far Manager 3, SSHFS-Win, SABnzbd and magic-wormhole. The alternatives page compares them.
