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Import existing hosts

This page describes how to import your data to Termius from a previously used SSH client.

Termius supports several import options, allowing you to migrate your existing hosts to Termius.

Import data

Termius supports importing the contents of the ~/.ssh folder, including ssh_config, known_hosts, and key files:

  1. Navigate to the Hosts screen and select Import from the New Host drop-down

  2. Choose ~/.ssh as the import source

  3. Select the entities you want to import and click Import

  4. The imported entities will be added to your Personal vault

There are a few limitations to be aware of:

  • ProxyCommand is not supported and will be ignored

  • JumpHost settings will be converted into a Host chain

  • IdentityFile can only be imported with the Termius app downloaded directly from the website

Termius can import hosts from a CSV file, including labels, IP addresses, protocols, ports, groups, subgroups, tags, and credentials.

Fill out the Termius CSV template first

  1. Navigate to the Hosts screen and select Import from the New Host drop-down

  2. Choose CSV as the import source

  3. Download the template. Enter the information you want to import into the file. Ensure that each host's hostname or IP address is specified in the CSV file

Import into Termius

When preparing a CSV file, make sure it matches the required format. Once ready, upload your file to import hosts into Termius:

  1. Select Import from the New Host drop-down on the Hosts screen

  2. Choose CSV as the import source, then click Skip download

  3. Drag and drop your file to Termius, then click Continue

  4. The imported entities will be added to your Personal vault

Termius can import connections, tunnels, and keys from PuTTY.

Import from PuTTY on Windows

Termius can automatically import your saved PuTTY sessions and convert them into hosts, so you can reuse your existing setup without recreating it:

  1. Navigate to the Hosts screen and select Import from the New Host drop-down

  2. Choose PuTTY as the import source

  3. Select the entities you want to import and click Import

  4. The imported entities will be added to your Personal vault

Import from PuTTY on macOS and Linux

1. Export from PuTTY

If you want to transfer your PuTTY sessions to another system, export them as a file:

  1. Open Windows PowerShell

  2. Run the following command: reg export HKCU\Software\SimonTatham ([Environment]::GetFolderPath("Desktop") + "\putty.reg")

  3. Transfer the putty.reg file to your macOS or Linux device

2. Import into Termius

Once you have the exported file:

  1. Navigate to the Hosts screen and select Import from the New Host drop-down

  2. Choose PuTTY as the import source, then drag and drop your .reg file

  3. Select the entities you want to add to Termius and click Import

  4. The imported entities will be added to your Personal vault

Termius can import sessions, folders, and SSH tunnels from MobaXterm. MobaXterm stores sessions in a configuration file, so you can transfer them by copying the MobaXterm.ini file and importing it into Termius.

1. Export the configuration file

  1. In MobaXterm, navigate to Settings > Export configuration

  2. Select an option to export the entire MobaXterm configuration

2. Import into Termius

  1. Navigate to the Hosts screen and select Import from the New Host drop-down

  2. Choose MobaXterm as the import source, then drag and drop your .mobaconf or .mxtsession file

  3. Enter the passphrase if the file is encrypted

  4. Select the entities you want to import and click Import

  5. The imported entities will be added to your Personal vault

Termius can import hosts, groups, and credentials from SecureCRT. SecureCRT stores sessions as files on all platforms, so you can transfer them by copying the configuration folder and importing it into Termius.

1. Export the configuration file

  1. In SecureCRT, navigate to Tools > Export settings

  2. Choose a file name and click Export

2. Import into Termius

  1. Navigate to the Hosts screen and select Import from the New Host drop-down

  2. Choose SecureCRT as the import source, then drag and drop your .xml file

  3. Enter the passphrase if the file is encrypted

  4. Select the entities you want to import and click Import

  5. The imported entities will be added to your Personal vault

Organize your data

To keep your hosts structured and easy to manage, use Groups and Vaults to organize your infrastructure. This helps you separate environments, simplify navigation, and control access across your team.

Learn more in Groups and tags and Team vaults.

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