Connecting to Windows Server Using Xshell

This tutorial explains how to use Xshell to connect to a Windows server, using Windows Server 2008 as an example.

Step 3: Remotely sign in to the server

[Sign in to the server](BCC/Operation guide/Instance/Sign in to instance/Login Method Overview.md)

Step 2: Download the corresponding server software, unzip it and install it on the BCC

1. Sign in to this website to download the corresponding version of OpenSSH. Download address: https://github.com/PowerShell/Win32-OpenSSH/releases.

2. Upload the file to the Windows server and extract its contents.

3. In the unzipped folder, press and hold the Shift key while right-clicking to enable cmd and execute:

   powershell.exe -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File install-sshd.ps1

4. Click Start - Services, locate the two services named "OpenSSH Authentication Agent" and "OpenSSH SSH Server," then right-click and start them.

Step 3: Allow Port 22 through the firewall

1. On the server, go to Start - Administrative Tools - Windows Firewall with Advanced Security.

2. Right-click on Inbound Rules and select "New Rule.\

3. Choose "Port" and click "Next.\

4. Select "TCP," choose "Specific Local Port," enter 22 in the port field, and click "Next.\

5. Continue clicking "Next" until you reach the "Name" section, then enter "Xshell Remote Port" in the name field and click "Finish.\

Step IV: Use Xshell to connect to the Windows server

1. In the top-left corner of Xshell, click File - New to create a session.

2. Set the desired name and host IP (i.e., the server's IP address) in the session settings.

3. Under User Authentication, input the remote connection account credentials and click "OK.\

4. Go to File - Open to access the Session page.

5. Double-click the session connection you previously created.

6. Verify that the connection is successful.