10 live panes
See multiple routers and switches in one desktop workspace. Work between sessions without opening separate console windows.
Prototype featureBuilt for network professionals
Every network.
One terminal.
Meet conne8tMe — a Windows desktop terminal for SSH, Telnet, FTP and Serial. Download the experimental version for free, no account required, and support the project only if you choose.
Connecting to core-router-01 (demo)
Authenticated with key-based SSH
core-router-01> show version
Cisco IOS XE — example terminal output
core-router-01> _
● Example session viewUTF-8 · SSH
Interactive product illustration · No real device connection
Free for everyone
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No subscription, no registration, no obligation. The donation goes through PayPal, separately from your download.
A simpler workflow
Built for the way network engineers work
Stop juggling disconnected windows. Organize your devices, keep sessions visible, and get back to the command line faster.
500 saved hosts
Build a searchable library of your commonly accessed infrastructure and quickly return to the right device.
Prototype feature4 connection methods
SSH for modern secure access, and Telnet, plain FTP and Serial for legacy or on-site workflows.
Device dependentNative Windows app
A dedicated desktop window, not a web browser, with an interface designed for terminal work.
Windows x64Security-first roadmap
Preparing identity-provider login, host-key verification, better secure transfers and signed releases.
Pre-release roadmapMulti-vendor workflows
Designed for common CLI workflows across Cisco, Huawei, Fortinet, Juniper and other devices.
Certification pendingYour tools, connectedFour protocols.
Four protocols.
One familiar workspace.
Go from a secure router shell to a legacy serial console without switching applications. Supported behavior depends on device settings and firmware.
- ✓ SSH access for modern network operating systems
- ✓ Serial console during device commissioning
- ✓ Legacy Telnet and plain FTP where explicitly permitted
- ✓ Secure SFTP/SCP improvements planned for general release
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SSHPreferred for encrypted remote CLI management↗
TelnetLegacy plaintext remote access only⇄
FTPLegacy plaintext file transfer⌁
SerialLocal COM/USB console accessMulti-vendor operations
Made for diverse infrastructure
Whether you work across enterprise firewalls, ISP edge routers or campus switching, conne8tMe is designed around familiar protocols rather than a single vendor.
CiscoHuaweiFortinetJuniperLinuxMore vendors
Vendor names identify possible device platforms; no endorsement, partnership or full compatibility certification is implied.
Available free · Experimental
Free to try. Open about security.
The downloadable v1.3 build is unsigned and still requires independent security review. We publish its SHA-256 hash and clearly explain the current limitations.
Phase 01 · Current
Free download
No registration or payment required. The Windows installer-free EXE is experimental.
Phase 02 · In progress
Security work
Independent audits, credential protections, broader device testing and verified host keys remain release priorities.
Phase 03 · Planned
Future stable release
Code-signed installers, secure updates and optional stronger authentication are planned.
Learn the basics
Free SSH client for Windows: connection guide
New to managing Cisco, Huawei, Juniper or Fortinet equipment from Windows? Learn SSH port settings, safe host-key checks, serial fallback and session troubleshooting.
Read the Windows SSH guide →22
SSH portUse an approved management address10
Multiple panesPrototype supports simultaneous sessions500
Host profilesPrototype local device libraryCOM
Serial consoleFallback for locally attached equipment