Quick start
This guide walks you through installing Termius, setting up your account, and connecting to your first host.
Termius is an SSH client for connecting to remote hosts, managing infrastructure, and running terminal sessions across devices.
With a paid subscription, there is no limit on the number of devices you can use. Termius is available on macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android, so you can use it across all your devices.
See Download Termius.
Install Termius
Download and install Termius on your device
Termius is supported on macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android. Use it across all your devices. See Download Termius
Sign in or create an account
When you open the app for the first time, you will be asked to sign in or create an account.
Creating an account starts a Pro trial. You will not be charged automatically when the trial ends. After the trial, you can choose to subscribe or downgrade to the Starter plan. Learn more about plans in Billing and plans
You can also use Termius locally without an account by logging out after the trial.
Save your Encryption Password
When creating an account, you must set an encryption password. This password is used to encrypt and decrypt your data. Even if you choose to sign up with Google, you still need to specify a separate encryption password to secure your data.
Store it securely, for example, in a password manager.
If you forget your Encryption Password, Termius cannot decrypt your data, and you will need to reset your account and lose all stored data.
Connect to a host
Once your account is created and you are logged in, you can create your first host.
Click New Host
Enter the IP address, port, username, and password. Termius auto-saves your host.
Double-click the host in the list or click Connect
Once the connection is established, you will see the terminal where you can control your host and run commands. Termius will also auto-detect the operating system on your host and update the host icon accordingly.
See Connecting to a server for a more complete review of supported protocols and host settings.
Explore Termius Settings
Termius aims to provide users with meaningful default settings. Some of these settings can be customized to accommodate your existing habits.
Navigate to Termius > Settings > Terminal or Termius > Settings > Shortcuts to customize your terminal experience in Termius.
What to do next
Now that you’ve connected to your first host, continue with setting up Vaults to securely store and organize your hosts, credentials, and snippets. With a paid subscription, Vaults sync your data across devices and enable secure sharing with your team.
Learn how to get started with vaults in Learn about Vaults.
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