ConnectBot is a powerful open-source Secure Shell (SSH) client.
ConnectBot is a powerful open-source SSH client designed to manage multiple sessions and create secure tunnels. It has over 5,000,000+ total downloads and a rating of 3.91 from 42,572 users. Recent updates include improved RSA host key support and enhanced import compatibility.
Pros & Cons
Open-source SSH client with transparent development
Supports multiple simultaneous SSH sessions
Secure tunneling capabilities
Clipboard copy/paste across apps
Not ranked in any top lists
Very low recent download activity (2 in last 30 days)
About ConnectBot
ConnectBot is a communication app developed by Kenny Root.
Download Statistics
ConnectBot has been downloaded 5.4 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 2 times.
User Ratings
ConnectBot is rated 3.91 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 43 thousand ratings.
App Information
ConnectBot is FREE to download. The APK download size is 3.38 MB. The latest version available is v1.10.9. The last update was on June 8, 2026.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play before 2010.
Description
ConnectBot is a powerful open-source Secure Shell (SSH) client. It can manage simultaneous SSH sessions, create secure tunnels, and copy/paste between other applications.
This client allows you to connect to Secure Shell servers that typically run on UNIX-based servers.
Recent changes: • Improved import compatibility and modern RSA host key support • Restored URL detection and “Keep screen on” • Added authentication banner support • Fixed keyboard shortcuts for IMEs • Fixed Ed25519 key copying/exporting • Improved host editing, banner layout, and translations
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Awesome ssh client for mobiles and tablets. Been using it for years! Latest version 1.10.1 has an issue with entering numbers via ms swift key keyboard or keepass2andeoid keyboard. Doesn't work via long press on letters and doesn't work via number input either. Only sending numbers as text to terminal works. Please fix asap.
★★★★★J J· Jul 11, 2026
Love this app! It's rare to find a tool that is entirely free, open-source, and respects your privacy without shoving ads down your throat. It has all the features I need, like keeping background sessions alive, customizing terminal colors, and generating public/private keys. Huge thanks to the developers for keeping this project secure, transparent, and incredibly reliable.
★★★★★Jenni K· May 20, 2026
Used it for years, and it works great for me. Reliable, if not intuitive how to manage multiple connections. Once you get used to that, it's fantastic. Connect Bot has been my go-to emergency SSH client for 7 years now.
★★★★★Kevin Chadwick· Jun 17, 2026
Fantastic app. My only issue so far has been that it seems to suggest localhost: for port forwards and use ipv6. OpenSSH uses the simpler ipv4 by default. As port forwards can be seen as 127.0.0.1 and Permit Open is often 127.0.0.1 then the sshd log message (request was denied) is confusing (no ::1 mentioned). To my surprise using 127.0.0.1:port in the connect bot forward setup solved it. Edit: My OpenSSH server's use Address Family inet.
★★☆☆☆Blondie 007· Apr 19, 2026
New version has broken my keyboard input to select any option on diet pi config selection screen. Pressing enter to select one of the configuration does nothing now. Please fix this issue. Thank you. Response to develop- I am using FUTO keyboard as my default. It was working fine before the major update. Please try this keyboard with the app to fix the issue. Thank you.
★★☆☆☆Luke Tidd· Oct 12, 2025
Works perfectly except for copy and paste which is the reason I need it, hence the low rating. Selecting text on the screen is awkward in the first place but even if the selection bar appears to cover the text you want, when I paste it is completely different text. My only workaround is to install a text editor on my phone; any time I select the entire copy buffer, paste to the text editor, then recopy what I actually want to copy. What is going on here. All pixel devices affected.
★☆☆☆☆Barry Johnson (GaidinBDJ)· Apr 14, 2026
Worked just fine until April 2026 update. And now a bunch of stuff is broken. SSH connections that use keys don't work. Frequent disconnects without warning. Bell notifications are not working. Navigation buttons disappear. Double-typing letters. Text spilling over tmux panes. Can't submit a bug report without creating a GitHub account. I suggest uninstalling and going back to a previous version (1.9.11 works fine) or switch apps until issues are addressed.
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Technologies used by ConnectBot
ConnectBot is requesting 13 permissions and is using 28 libraries.
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Trust & Safety: Trust/Safety: The app requests a standard set of permissions for a networked SSH client, including INTERNET, ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE, POST_NOTIFICATIONS, READ/WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, and biometric options (USE_BIOMETRIC, USE_FINGERPRINT). It also uses FOREGROUND_SERVICE and a dynamic receiver permission (org.connectbot.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION) to support background operation. As an open-source project, the code is available for review to verify safety.
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