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About SSHelper

1. SSHelper also includes a clipboard Web server that permits read/write access to the Android clipboard from local network browsers.

2. On the Mac, SSHelper works with Cyberduck and similar programs. SSHelper versions >= 7. 8 accepts any network type that Android recognizes -- it's no longer limited to wireless networks.

3. SSHelper includes a log monitor Web server showing an activity log on local network browsers.

4. On Linux, apart from normal SSH shell session activities, SSHelper can be used directly with file browsers for seamless filesystem browsing and transfers by specifying the "sftp:" protocol.

5. SSHelper works just fine with a normal, unrooted Android device — i. e. your device.

6. SSHelper is an advanced, multi-protocol, secure server for the Android platform.

7. SSHelper announces itself on your network by way of Zeroconf/Bonjour, an efficient way to configure a local network.

8. On Windows, SSHelper works with WinSCP, PuTTY and similar programs.

9. SSHelper works as an application and as a service.

10. SSHelper is free, open-source and there are no ads.

11. As a service it runs in the background, providing secure communications protocols without requiring user attention.

SSHelper Customer Insights

1. The soft keyboard will close after pressing a single character for some reason.I have used many different SSH2 protocol server apps on Android over many years, since Android 1.6 and have transported tens of gigabytes of traffic over multiple concurrent sessions without errors or interruptions.

2. This app brings my android phone a huge step forward toward looking like just another linux server to deal with, ie, I can use the same tools now to manage all my machines instead of having specialized ways to deal with the phone.

3. For example when using network like ZeroTier, you get an additional IP address that would be very useful if SSHHelper could use for the server.I noticed a warning about this app going away a couple of years ago as Android 10+ would no longer support it.

4. Paul was very responsive to my question about using the product but, more importantly, he has produced a very solid product here I highly recommend SSHelperThanks so much foro this app! It solved my problem trying to connect my Android to my Linux computer.

5. If this were a paid app, I would happily pay for it.1) Clipboard works but why does it always say "ClipboardServer: restarting server at 8081" every time I switch to the SSHelper window? 2) The server dies frequently even though I disabled battery optimization for this app.

6. 4) A small widget to toggle server (on/off) would be awesome.I have just installed this on Android 10 and it is currently my favorite utility.

7. SSHelper has been the easiest to use and more reliable than most, even on my old Android 6.0 device with only 512 MB of RAM and 16 GB storage and Mediatek MT6580 ARM Cortex-A7.

8. that's really unfortunate as this was an incredible way to sync my phone to my backup server.

9. Writing to an external SD card is problematic on android, not the fault of this app, but the author provides comprehensive documentation on how to work around these constraints.

10. I use it as a little tunneling server and for file transfers.amazing app, thank you for making it.

11. I use SSHelper primarily to transfer files to and from my unrooted phones over SFTP and SSHFS, both of which work smoothly.

Steps to Troubleshoot & Fix SSHelper Issues

1. Fix SSHelper Not Working/Crashes/Errors/Unresponsive & Black/White screen:


  1. Restart SSHelper: Restarting the app will resolve most errors.
  2. Update the SSHelper App. Here is how:
    1. On Android goto PlayStore » Search for "SSHelper" » Open SSHelper » click "Update".
    2. On iPhone, goto AppStore » Your profile » Available Updates » Check for SSHelper » click "UPDATE".
  3. Clear SSHelper app cache: Clearing cached data will force your app to retrieve the latest data directly from SSHelper servers.
    1. On Android, goto Settings » Apps » Select "SSHelper" » click Storage » click "Clear Cache".
  4. Check SSHelper app permissions. If any of these permissions required to use your device's features are disenabled, SSHelper might not work.
  5. Uninstall and reinstall SSHelper. If nothing else has worked, completely uninstall SSHelper then reinstall.
  6. Restart your device. Last, restarting your device can often clear most problems causing SSHelper not working


2. Fix SSHelper Server issues & Internet Connection


  1. Check network connection: An unstable Internet will make SSHelper be unable to connect to it's servers. Ensure your wi-fi is working then restart app.
  2. Disable VPN: VPN can cause connection errors and lead to SSHelper not working. Make sure all VPNs are off
  3. Enable background data: When Background data is turned off, SSHelper may not be able to connect to the Internet when running in the background.

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