ConnectBot

ConnectBot

Simple, powerful, open-source SSH client for Android

Kenny Root Internet Remote Access

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Description

ConnectBot is a secure shell client for Android that lets you connect to remote servers over a cryptographically secure link.

Use ConnectBot to manage SSH sessions from your phone or tablet, keep connections active while you switch apps, and work with the terminal tools you already use. It supports saved hosts, SSH public key authentication, port forwarding, terminal color schemes, custom fonts, and other settings for tailoring each connection.

The F-Droid build uses the open-source ConnectBot flavor. It includes the cryptography provider in the APK and does not depend on Google Play Services.

Versions

Version Date Size Requires Android Download
1.10.9-oss current
191e6990a4db95b0…
2026-06-11 15 MB API 24
1.10.8-oss
0566fdcea09927f1…
2026-06-09 15 MB API 24
1.10.7-oss
42a178ac93e3d382…
2026-05-31 14 MB API 24

Permissions

What the app asks the system for. Android only grants sensitive access after you confirm it.

  • Network stateCheck whether and how the device is connected.
  • Foreground serviceKeep running in the background, visible in the status bar.
  • Internet accessSend and receive data over the internet.
  • NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES
  • VibrationControl the vibration alert.
  • Prevent sleepingKeep the device from going to sleep.
  • Write storageCreate and change files on the device storage.
  • NotificationsShow notifications.
Show 5 more permissions
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_REMOTE_MESSAGING
  • BiometricsUnlock with fingerprint or face.
  • FingerprintUnlock with a fingerprint.
  • connectbot.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
  • Read storageRead files on the device storage.

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