How to Install PuTTY on Windows 11

PuTTY is the most popular SSH client for Windows, and installing it on Windows 11 is straightforward. This guide will walk you through the entire installation process.

System Requirements

• Windows 11 (any edition)
• At least 10MB of free disk space
• Administrator privileges for installation

Method 1: Download from Official Site

1. Visit the official PuTTY download page
2. Choose between 32-bit or 64-bit version (64-bit recommended)
3. Download the MSI installer for easy installation
4. Run the installer as administrator
5. Follow the installation wizard

Method 2: Using Windows Package Manager

You can also install PuTTY using the Windows Package Manager (winget):

winget install PuTTY.PuTTY

Verifying Installation

After installation, you can verify PuTTY is working by:

1. Opening the Start menu and searching for "PuTTY"
2. Clicking on PuTTY to launch the application
3. The PuTTY Configuration window should appear

First Connection

To make your first SSH connection:

1. Enter your server's hostname or IP address
2. Set the port (default is 22 for SSH)
3. Select "SSH" as the connection type
4. Click "Open" to connect