SSHtunneled

SSHtunneled is a software tool designed to facilitate the creation and management of SSH tunnels. SSH tunneling, also known as SSH port forwarding, allows users to securely transmit network traffic over an encrypted SSH connection. This can be used for various purposes, such as accessing services on a remote network that are not directly exposed to the internet, bypassing firewalls, or encrypting unencrypted traffic.

The SSHtunneled application aims to simplify the process of setting up these tunnels. It typically provides a graphical user interface or a command-line interface that allows users to specify the local port, remote host, and remote port that will be used for the tunnel. The software then establishes the SSH connection to the specified remote server and forwards traffic from the local port to the remote port through the encrypted tunnel.

Key features of SSHtunneled often include the ability to create different types of SSH tunnels, such as local, remote, and dynamic port forwarding. Local port forwarding redirects connections from a local port to a port on a remote machine. Remote port forwarding redirects connections from a remote port to a local port. Dynamic port forwarding, also known as SOCKS proxying, allows a client to connect to any port on any machine the SSH server can reach.

SSHtunneled is generally used by system administrators, network engineers, and users who require secure remote access or need to tunnel network traffic. The tool is often cross-platform, available for operating systems like Windows, macOS, and Linux, making it accessible to a wide range of users. Its primary benefit lies in its ability to abstract away the complexities of manual SSH tunnel configuration, providing a more user-friendly experience.