Hi! I'm looking for an SSH client for Android, but open source. Termius is great, but it's closed source and has its subscription-based pricing model, so it's out. I use ConnectBot rn but it's buggy and looks awful. Would you recommend any?

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[–] d3Xt3r 41 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)

Just use Termux and install the openssh package. You can also install mosh, which is better than vanilla ssh.

[–] jayemar@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Does this require a rooted phone to install packages in Termux?

[–] smorks@lemmy.ca 8 points 1 year ago

no, it works fine on my non-rooted phone.

[–] Natanael@slrpnk.net 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

No, they're android apk packages and the main app recognize them just fine, root is only need for making system changes with it

[–] redcalcium@lemmy.institute 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I second this. It basically give you similar capability with ssh client on the desktop (port forwarding, x11 forwarding, no idea about waypipe though).

Do not install termux from Play store though, that version is borked because they can't update it anymore. Only install it from f-droid.

[–] AngryDemonoid@lemmy.lylapol.com 2 points 1 year ago

Thanks for suggesting mosh! I use termux a lot for ssh, and mosh looks like it will fix some of my biggest issues with it. Mainly losing connection when switching networks.