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MobaXterm - The Most Powerful Remote Terminal Tool for Windows

An all-in-one remote computing toolkit integrating SSH client, X11 server, SFTP transfer, RDP remote desktop, and VNC connection. Designed for programmers, web administrators, IT administrators, and network engineers.

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Core Features

MobaXterm V26.1 integrates all tools needed for remote connections, making remote work simpler and more efficient

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Multi-Protocol Remote Connections

Supports SSH, RDP, VNC, Telnet, FTP, SFTP, MOSH and other remote connection protocols - one tool for all remote connection needs.

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Graphical SFTP Browser

Automatically pops up SFTP file browser after SSH connection, supports drag-and-drop upload/download, manage remote server files like local files.

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Built-in X11 Server

Fully configured X server based on X.org, supports X11 forwarding, run Linux graphical applications seamlessly on Windows.

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Unix Command Environment

Integrated Cygwin environment, supports bash, ls, grep, awk, sed, rsync and other Unix/Linux commands, use GNU toolchain without virtual machine.

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Multi-Tab Terminal

Multi-tab terminal based on PuTTY/MinTTY, supports anti-aliased fonts, macros, syntax highlighting, manage multiple sessions simultaneously.

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Security & Portability

Supports SSH key authentication, port forwarding, SSH tunneling. Portable version requires no installation, runs directly from USB drive - ideal for mobile work.

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Rich Network Tools

Built-in network scanner, port forwarder, packet sniffer, MobaTextEditor and other practical tools to meet network debugging needs.

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Session Management

V26.1 new session tree status indicator, supports custom icons, session grouping, shared session configurations, easily manage thousands of connections.

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Plugin Extensions

Install Git, Curl, Perl and other plugins via MobApt package manager, use livesession and createsession commands to quickly start sessions from terminal.

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Multiple download methods available, supports all Windows operating systems

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Quark Cloud Download

High-speed download channel for Quark Cloud users
File size: ~49.8MB

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Baidu Netdisk Download

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Supports Baidu Netdisk client download

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Thunder Netdisk Download

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Thunder high-speed download channel

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📋 V26.1 Release Notes

  • New session tree status indicator showing open sessions
  • Support for assigning custom icons to each session
  • Optimized session tree rendering performance for large data processing
  • Updated built-in X server to latest Xorg version
  • Improved tab switching performance and code execution efficiency
  • New Monokai color scheme
  • Updated OpenSSL and OpenSSH libraries to latest versions
  • Fixed RDP session focus switching issues
  • Optimized dark theme display
  • Improved terminal syntax highlighting speed

Use Cases

Whether you're a system administrator, developer, or network engineer, MobaXterm is your powerful assistant

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Server Operations & Management

Connect to Linux/Unix servers via SSH for remote command operations, file transfer, log viewing, and batch command execution.

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Network Device Configuration

Connect to network devices like switches and routers, supports Telnet/SSH protocols, automatically identifies Cisco/HPE device types.

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Remote Desktop Connection

Connect to Windows servers via RDP protocol or remote desktops via VNC, ideal for remote work and technical support.

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Development Environment Setup

Use Unix commands and tools on Windows, run Git, Docker, Kubernetes and other development tools without installing WSL.

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Remote Monitoring & Management

Real-time monitoring of remote server CPU, memory, disk usage, supports remote process management and system monitoring.

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Secure Tunnel Forwarding

Configure SSH tunnels and port forwarding for secure intranet penetration and protect sensitive data transmission.

System Requirements

MobaXterm V26.1 supports the following Windows operating systems

💻 Minimum System Requirements

Operating System Windows 7/8/10/11
Processor Intel/AMD x86 or x64
Memory Minimum 512MB RAM
Hard Disk Space 100MB available space
Network TCP/IP network connection
Display Graphics card support required for X11 forwarding
🪟 Windows 11
🪟 Windows 10
🪟 Windows 7/8

32-bit Supported 64-bit Supported Portable Version Installer Version

User Guide

Get started with MobaXterm quickly and start efficient remote work

1

Download & Install

Get the software and launch it

2

Create Session

Configure connection information

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Connect to Server

Establish remote connection

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File Transfer

Use SFTP functionality

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Advanced Features

Tunnels & Macros

Step 1: Download & Installation

1. Select the appropriate download method from the download section above (Quark Cloud, Baidu Netdisk, or Thunder Netdisk)

2. After download completion, extract the compressed package (Portable version) or run the installer (Installer version)

3. The portable version can be used immediately by running MobaXterm_Personal_26.1.exe without installation

4. Initialization will occur on first launch, please wait patiently

Step 2: Create SSH Session

1. Click the Session button in the upper left corner

2. Select the SSH protocol in the pop-up window

3. Enter the IP address or hostname of the remote server, default port is 22

4. Configure username, password or select private key file (supports RSA/ED25519 keys)

5. Check Save session to save session configuration for quick connection next time

Step 3: Connection & Management

1. Double-click the saved session or click OK to start connection

2. First connection will prompt to save host key, click Accept to confirm

3. After successful connection, SSH browser (SFTP file manager) will be automatically displayed on the left

4. Manage multiple server sessions simultaneously using multi-tab functionality

5. Split-screen display is supported to view multiple terminal windows at the same time

Step 4: File Transfer

1. Remote file system is automatically displayed on the left after SSH connection

2. Drag-and-drop operation supported: drag files from local to left window to upload

3. Drag files from left remote window to desktop or folder to download

4. Right-click files for edit, delete, rename and other operations

5. File synchronization function supported to automatically sync local and remote folders

Step 5: Using Advanced Features

1. SSH Tunnel: Click Tools → MobaSSHTunnel to configure port forwarding

2. Macros: Click Tools → Macros to record frequently used command sequences

3. X11 Forwarding: Enable X11-Forwarding in SSH session settings to run graphical Linux programs

4. MultiExec Mode: Select multiple tabs, right-click and choose MultiExec to execute commands on multiple servers simultaneously

5. Session Import: Supports importing session configurations from PuTTY, SecureCRT and other tools

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions during MobaXterm usage

What is the difference between MobaXterm Free Edition and Professional Edition?
Free Edition (Home Edition) supports up to 12 sessions, 3 SSH tunnels, and 3 macros, suitable for personal use. Professional Edition has no session limits, supports unlimited SSH tunnels, macros, professional customizer, technical support and other advanced features, suitable for enterprise users. Free Edition displays "UNREGISTERED VERSION" prompt at the bottom of the terminal.
What is the difference between Portable and Installer versions? Which one should I choose?
Portable version is a single executable file that requires no installation, runs directly from USB drive, leaves no traces on the system, ideal for use across different computers. Installer version needs to be installed to the system, creates shortcuts in Start Menu and desktop, suitable for fixed use on one computer. Functionally both versions are identical, choose according to personal usage scenarios.
How to connect to server using SSH key?
1. Select "Use private key" option in session settings; 2. Click browse button to select your private key file (supports .pem, .ppk formats); 3. If the key is password-protected, you will be prompted to enter the key password during connection; 4. Built-in MobAgent SSH agent can also be used to manage multiple keys. Version V26.1 supports latest OpenSSH v2 format keys and PPK v3 format.
What to do if SFTP browser fails to display or connect?
1. Check if "SSH-browser" option is enabled in SSH session settings; 2. Some network devices (such as Cisco switches) do not support SFTP, you can disable automatic pop-up in settings; 3. Try switching to SCP protocol: select "SCP (enhanced speed)" in "SSH-browser" tab of session settings; 4. Check if SFTP subsystem is installed on the server; 5. Ensure firewall does not block SFTP port (default 22).
How to configure SSH tunnel (port forwarding)?
Method 1: Configure in session settings: 1. Edit SSH session, select "SSH Tunneling" tab; 2. Click "Settings" to add local forwarding, remote forwarding or dynamic forwarding rules; 3. Tunnel will be automatically established after saving and connecting. Method 2: Use MobaSSHTunnel tool: 1. Click Tools → MobaSSHTunnel; 2. Click "New tunnel" to create new tunnel; 3. Configure local port, remote host and port; 4. V26.1 adds "Duplicate tunnel" button to quickly copy existing tunnel configurations.
Does MobaXterm support Chinese display? What to do if garbled characters appear?
MobaXterm fully supports Chinese display. If garbled characters appear: 1. In "Terminal" tab of session settings, set character set to "UTF-8"; 2. Ensure remote server's LANG environment variable is set to en_US.UTF-8 or zh_CN.UTF-8; 3. Select Chinese-supported fonts (such as Consolas, Microsoft YaHei) in global settings; 4. V26.1 improves detection and display of non-Latin characters, it is recommended to update to the latest version.
How to import PuTTY session configurations?
MobaXterm V26.1 supports importing sessions from third-party tools: 1. Right-click on "User sessions" folder in left session list; 2. Select "Import sessions from third-party programs"; 3. Select PuTTY, it will automatically read saved PuTTY sessions; 4. You can also batch import sessions from CSV file via "Import sessions from a CSV file". Original host, port, username and other configuration information will be retained after import.
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