N3XShell – SSH Manager
A native Windows app for managing SSH connections: server list, folders and tags, double-click to connect with a built-in terminal. Passwords and keys stored in the system vault, everything local. Free download.
N3XShell — SSH connection manager
A lightweight, native Windows app for managing your SSH servers. Build a host list with folders and tags, then connect with a double-click — with a full terminal in tabs. Passwords and key passphrases are stored in the system vault, and your configuration stays local on your computer.
Windows 11 · .exe installer · secrets in the system vault, no cloud
What N3XShell can do
Server list
Organize hosts into folders, label them with tags and colors, and find the one you need instantly with search.
One-click connect
Double-click opens a session in a new tab. Multiple parallel connections, fast switching and reconnect.
Built-in terminal
A full terminal emulator (xterm) with PTY, colors and resizing support — just like a native console.
Password & key auth
Sign in with a password or a private key (with passphrase). Standard OpenSSH keys supported.
Secrets in the system vault
Passwords and key passphrases go into Windows Credential Manager, not a config file. Host configuration stays local.
Server key verification
Trust on first use (known hosts) and a warning when a server key changes — protection against MITM attacks.
How to install
- 1Click "Download for Windows" — the .exe installer download starts automatically.
- 2Run the installer and follow the steps. After installation N3XShell appears in the Start menu and system tray.
- 3Add your first server (host, user, sign-in method) and connect with a double-click.
Note: the app is not yet code-signed, so Windows SmartScreen may show a warning. Click "More info" → "Run anyway" to continue the installation.