ConnectBot
The first SSH client for Android.
ConnectBot is a secure shell client for the Android platform. Its ultimate goal is to create a secure connection through which you can use a shell on a remote machine and transfer files back and forth to your phone.
Development Team
The main developer is Kenny Root with various contributions from the community.
All of us are on the #connectbot channel on Libera.Chat if you have questions. You can join via Libera.Chat’s webchat system or your own IRC client.
If you’re a developer, check out details about how the current codebase is designed.
Support the Project
If you’d like to support ConnectBot development, you can donate via:
Available in Google Play Store
The latest stable version of ConnectBot is available in the Google Play Store . You can scan the QR code below using the Barcode Scanner application:
Getting Early Builds
ConnectBot is under active development. If you want to get an early build, you can join the open testing group (a.k.a., beta testers). You can also go to the next level and join the elite closed testing group (a.k.a., alpha testers).
Beta Testers
To join the Beta Testing team, there is one step:
Alpha Testers
To join the Alpha Testing Team, there are two steps:
Getting the APK
You may also download ConnectBot from our releases page . Historical downloads may be available from the old Google Code site downloads page .