ConnectBot

Spec sheet

Purpose

ConnectBot is an Android secure shell client for using a remote machine’s shell and transferring files to and from a phone.Read 9 Oct 2026 · connectbot.org

Intended users

The project describes the app as a way to connect to remote machines and use their shell from Android.Read 9 Oct 2026 · connectbot.org

Support

The project directs users with questions to the #connectbot channel on Libera.Chat.Read 9 Oct 2026 · connectbot.org

Founded

2007Read 28 Sep 2026 · connectbot.org

Build variants

GitHub releases provide a Google Play Services build and an OSS build that includes the cryptography provider in the APK.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Connection routing

Network data goes directly between the device and the selected remote server and is not routed through ConnectBot developer infrastructure.Read 9 Oct 2026 · connectbot.org

Credentials

Remote server usernames and passwords are stored locally on the device, and developers have no access to them.Read 9 Oct 2026 · connectbot.org

Data handling

The privacy policy says OSS builds have no telemetry or tracking, while Google Play builds may involve Google processing technical data.Read 9 Oct 2026 · connectbot.org

Open source

ConnectBot is an open-source SSH client, and its source code is available for public audit.Read 9 Oct 2026 · connectbot.org

Private key backups

Private keys are excluded from Android system backups by default, with an app setting to opt in to backing them up.Read 9 Oct 2026 · connectbot.org

Saved hosts

Users can save SSH connection details and reopen a server from the Host List.Read 9 Oct 2026 · connectbot.org

SSH sessions

The Google Play description says ConnectBot can manage simultaneous SSH sessions.Read 9 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Terminal appearance

Users can create reusable profiles to customize terminal colors and font size.Read 9 Oct 2026 · connectbot.org

Terminal controls

Its guide describes keeping Ctrl, Esc, arrow, and other terminal keys visible on screen.Read 9 Oct 2026 · connectbot.org

Tunnels

The Google Play description says ConnectBot can create secure tunnels.Read 9 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• SSH Clients#13 of 337.9