.. _ssh:

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SSH
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.. rubric:: The Secure SHell

The *secure shell* or **SSH**/**ssh** is possibly the most essential utility
required.

It enables *encrypted* communication with remote systems to maintain privacy.

Without it, anyone could listen to the network traffic and extract valuable
information.

It is the **de-facto** standard used to communicate with remote systems.

Requirements (ssh)
==================

The SSH program

.. code-block: shell

   ~/ $ command -v ssh
   /usr/bin/ssh

Installation (ssh)
==================

See the official documentation
`ssh installation instructions`_.

.. _ssh installation instructions: https://www.openssh.com/