Manage SSH local port forwarding tunnels as background processes. Define services once in a config file and start, list and stop them with a single command.
Publisher’s description
What is sshforward?
sshforward is an open-source program for Windows from pcpl2lab. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
In short: sshforward is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs.
Is sshforward 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:
1025EE4A276B53E94C0F14988B17D02EFF7037C384557B79316529A430D5DC41· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1.0Latest | September 1, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id pcpl2lab.sshforward -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- pcpl2lab
- Licence
- BSD-2-Clause
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/pcpl2lab/sshforward
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.1.0
- Released
- September 1, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 26, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- pcpl2lab.sshforward
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Frequently asked questions
Is sshforward free?
Yes. sshforward is open-source software under the BSD-2-Clause licence.
Is sshforward 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 sshforward 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.
Does sshforward run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Can I use sshforward without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.