Saved host to workspace
Use one saved host as the stable identity for multiple terminal workspaces.
- Keep host settings in one profile
- Open multiple sessions from the same host
- Give terminal titles their own identity
Native iOS terminal
SSH, Mosh and tmux workflows for iPhone and iPad.
SSHELL is a native SSH, Mosh and tmux terminal for saved hosts, local SSH keys, remote files and session persistence. Download free, use the 7-day trial, then unlock lifetime access for £2.99 with no subscription; previous paid-upfront customers keep full access.
iPad workspace
Terminal state and host controls stay visible.
The current public screenshots are raw simulator captures from the normal app. They show the iPad terminal workspace and Host Preferences sheet exactly as captured.
Keep terminal context close to connection controls.
Use the iPad workspace for terminal state, file browser controls, host preferences and hardware keyboard actions.
- Show connection state and host identity in the toolbar.
- Open Host Preferences without leaving the terminal workspace.
- Resize for Stage Manager, Split View and external displays.
- Terminal
- SSH and Mosh
- tmux
- Remote windows
- iPad
- Multiwindow
- Keys
- Keychain
Workflow model
Saved host, app workspace, remote tmux window.
SSHELL v2 treats a saved host as the stable infrastructure identity. Multiple app workspaces can branch from that host, including windows exposed by the configured remote tmux session.
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tmux window attach
Open remote tmux windows from the host workflow instead of duplicating saved hosts.
- Discover configured tmux windows
- Create a new window in the remote session
- Handle stale, missing or unavailable tmux states
Detached iPad windows
Keep multiple sessions visible when you need live shells, monitoring output and recovery work open at the same time.
- Undock from the main workspace
- Preserve workspace and tmux target identity
- Dock back into SSHELL when finished
Remote file pass
Switch from a shell session to remote folders when a file needs inspection or transfer.
- Browse directories
- Preview files with Quick Look
- Upload, download, copy, move and delete
Roaming networks
Use Mosh where UDP is reachable and your connection path changes between Wi-Fi, cellular or VPN.
- SSH bootstrap to launch mosh-server
- Configurable UDP range
- Fresh restart after stale resume state
Trust boundaries
Keep host-side convenience features explicit when a server can affect your device.
- Agent forwarding setting
- Remote clipboard read/write policy
- Telnet warning for legacy systems
Reliability
Visible connection state and local trust controls.
SSHELL surfaces reconnect state, stores credentials in the system keychain and asks before trusting new or changed host keys.
Reconnect states
Connection states are visible as sessions connect, reconnect, fail or disconnect.
- Mosh resume snapshots in keychain
- Reconnect prompts for suitable failures
- Rate limiting for reconnect bursts
Host identity
SSHELL stores known-host records and asks before trusting new or changed server keys.
- SHA-256 fingerprints
- Trust-on-first-use or strict policy
- Warnings for weak host key conditions
Credential storage
Saved passwords, private keys and Mosh session snapshots use iOS and iPadOS keychain storage.
- Face ID or device passcode app lock
- Configurable lock delay
- Privacy shield while locked
Remote files
Browse files when the profile can open a separate SSH command connection.
Use remote files for SSH and Mosh profiles when you need a quick inspection or transfer path next to the terminal. The real iPad capture below shows the browser panel and the app's setup failure state when the selected profile cannot open that command connection.
Browser panel
Connection requirement shown
Browse and inspect
Open the file browser for reachable SSH and Mosh profiles and move through directories from the current path.
- Back, forward and parent-folder navigation
- File and folder filtering
- Quick Look preview
Transfer
Move files between iOS/iPadOS and the remote host with progress and cancellation.
- Upload from Files
- Download files and supported directory archives
- Retry support for suitable transfer failures
Change remote items
Run conservative file operations with confirmations for destructive changes.
- Copy and move remote items
- Delete with confirmation
- Overwrite and conflict handling
Platform support
iPhone for compact admin work. iPad for multiple live sessions.
SSHELL is built for iOS and iPadOS, with layouts for phone screens, tablet split views, detached windows, hardware keyboards and pointer input.
iPad
Use SSHELL in regular iPad layouts, Split View, Stage Manager and detached terminal windows.
- Host list beside terminal
- Remote files beside terminal
- Window-size-aware terminal chrome
iPhone
Use saved hosts, terminal sessions, remote files and SSH keys on compact screens.
- Portrait iPhone layout
- Keyboard accessory controls
- Native copy, paste, select all and Escape
External input
Use hardware keyboards, pointer scrolling and terminal gestures where they fit the current device.
- Keyboard shortcuts guide
- Trackpad and pointer scroll
- tmux mouse-mode scrolling support
In the app
Hosts, settings, keys and iPad workspace.
These are raw screenshots captured on 2026-06-03 from the normal running iPhone and iPad simulator app. No generated screenshot renders or demo-mode captures are used.
Security
Your servers. Your credentials.
No SSHELL account
Connect from your device to the hosts you configure.
Keychain storage
Passwords and saved keys use iOS and iPadOS keychain storage.
Host trust
Known-host prompts warn when a server identity changes.
Clear Telnet warning
Telnet is unencrypted and intended for trusted legacy environments.
Changelog
Version 2.1.6 improves Mosh cursor stability.
Read the release notes before updating hosts, keys or iPad workflows that depend on SSHELL.
Improved Mosh cursor stability.
- Keep the predicted cursor steadier during remote Mosh repaints.
- Reduce distracting caret flicker to the end of the console or status area.
- Keep Mosh typing responsive while the local prediction overlay settles.
Made tmux window activity clearer.
- Show activity badges only for tmux windows visible in SSHELL.
- Keep tmux window identity clearer across docked and detached workspaces.
- Add Nerd Font symbol support for glyph-heavy prompts and terminal tools.
Improved Mosh predictive echo accuracy.
- Made predictive echo more conservative around terminal state boundaries.
- Kept Mosh typing responsive while preserving alignment with the real session state.
- Reduced unnecessary full viewport redraws when prediction overlays change.
Download
Try 7 days, then unlock for £2.99.
Download from the App Store, unlock lifetime access with a one-time purchase and no subscription, or use your previous paid app purchase, then add hosts, keys, tags and terminal preferences.
Help
Trust links and support material.
Use the FAQ for protocol and credential questions, the support guide for connection checks, the changelog for release notes and the privacy page for data-handling claims.
Download and pricing
Download free, use the 7-day trial, then unlock lifetime access for one £2.99 purchase. No subscription.
Changelog
Read the latest SSHELL release notes before updating or recommending the app.
FAQ
Short answers for protocols, credentials, remote files, iCloud sync and Telnet safety.
Support guide
Connection setup, troubleshooting checks and the details to include in a support request.
Privacy
How SSHELL describes accounts, credentials, sync and direct server connections.