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ConnectBot – SSH client for the mobile generation
Tested version: 1.7.1
Latest version: 1.7.1
Requires Android: from 1.5
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Summary
ConnectBot is an admin tool—plain and simple. That means, it’s not the kind of app that every Android user will profit from, simply because not everyone will feel they need this type of application.
However, if you’re the type of user who wants to be able to access unix servers when you’re on the go somewhere, this SSH client is the thing for you… or is it? Aha, suspense! Read on, all will be revealed.
Features & Use
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ConnectBot is a Secure Shell secure shell client for the Android platform that provides users with functions that can usually only be found on network protocols for PCs.
After starting up the app a tips & tricks screen pops up. A useful feature, as it allows users to become accustomed to the programme as well as explain how the remote server can be used optimally, despite the restrictions that come with mobile keyboards. You can then log into your account and use the remote server as per usual. Should you be so inclined you can save your account and login details permantly.
Setting up a tunneling protocol is also an option—slightly unusual but nonetheless useful for a mobile client.
The settings menu satisfies every whim of the ‘mobile admin’. Setting up automatic updates is also an option, firmly establishing ConnectBot in the Android client major league.
Bottom line:
This is a great tool for sysadmins who are in a bit of a corner or simply enjoying the nice summer weather. It's jam packed with useful features including port forwarding, URL scan and key management. It is also actively developed, so we look forward to seeing what esle the ConnectBot fellows are going to come up with.
Screen & Controls
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ConnectBot is surprisingly easy to use for an SSH client. That being said, we actually tested ConnectBot on a G1 which, as you know, has a physical keyboard, so that may have something to do with it. Let us know if you’ve used the app on a phone with an on-screen keyboard.
Anyway, using the physical keyboard it was possible to enter long texts into the system, and everything ran really smoothly.
If you have heavy duty, long-term admin tasks even a smart and efficient tool such as ConnectBot will probably not manage to satisfy you, but it is perfect for emergencies or when you need a quick fix. The system really is that user friendly.
The screen and font are nice and big, allowing users to get stuff done without shedding tears of frustration.
Speed & Stability
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ConnectBot is fast and smooth—oh dear, that sounds a bit raunchy, doesn’t it?
Connections are set up in a jiffy and the app does what it’s told without hesitation. UTMS makes the most sense, but the remote server can be used with GPRS, too.
Price/Performance Ratio
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ConnectBot can be downloaded for free from the Android Market.
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A Google User, Jun 15, 2013
Excellent Great client. Turns out the volume key scales the font. Five stars!
A Google User, Jun 14, 2013
All I needed Perfect, it has a built-in unix shell for easy navigation and familiar linux commands. Now I can run programs remotely in the server on the go! Awesome
A Google User, Jun 12, 2013
Not maintained any more, bad external keyboard support. Prefer the maintained VX ConnectBot fork instead; it allows to use special keys like Ctrl with an external keyboard and has additional features.
A Google User, Jun 11, 2013
No ports below 1024 App is great but you can't forward ports below 1024 even with root.
A Google User, Jun 9, 2013
The goto app for ssh access. Seriously, the only thing my phone or tablet needs for this app to be better is a real keyboard.
A Google User, Jun 8, 2013
Almost as good as the old Putty Clean, small, easy to use and extremely useful. Great work.
A Google User, Jun 6, 2013
Works but not usable It's too damn difficult to get the prompt to stay over the soft keyboard. Forcing size works only randomly. Moved to JuiceSSH which is is much more suitable for my phone and has nicer features.
A Google User, Jun 4, 2013
Excellent Works great. The interface is as good as it gets when it comes to an Android SSH client.