Networking and tunnels
SSH, VPNs and Tor serve different purposes. Choose a tool for server administration, network access or browser privacy.
Programs in this category
12 tools
Double SSH Tunnel Manager / Proxy Geo Router
Manage SSH, proxies and routes. Developer downloads, updates and interface screenshots.
Networking and tunnels · Windows
MobaXterm
Set up SSH, SFTP and X11 in Windows and compare MobaXterm Home and Professional.
Networking and tunnels · Windows
NetBird
Connect your devices through WireGuard, install the client and test access rules.
Networking and tunnels · Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
OpenVPN Connect
official VPN client downloads, .ovpn profile import, work network access checks and comparisons with WireGuard and Tailscale.
Networking and tunnels · Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
PuTTY
official SSH client downloads, host key checks, saved sessions and how to choose between PuTTY and OpenSSH.
Networking and tunnels · Windows
Remmina
Set up RDP, VNC and SSH profiles in this Linux remote desktop client and test your first connection.
Networking and tunnels · Linux
SoftEther VPN
Set up a SoftEther VPN client or server, choose the right component and test your connection.
Networking and tunnels · Windows, Linux
Tailscale
install the client, connect to your devices, manage network members and check routes without routing all traffic through the VPN.
Networking and tunnels · Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Tor Browser
official downloads, first connection, bridges, updates and the limits of protection for browser traffic.
Networking and tunnels · Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Tunnelblick
download the OpenVPN client for macOS, import a profile, check DNS and routes, and read the connection log.
Networking and tunnels · macOS
WireGuard
what a VPN tunnel does, where to download the client, and how to check keys, routes and DNS after connecting.
Networking and tunnels · Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
ZeroTier
download official clients, create a private network, authorize devices in Central and verify access.
Networking and tunnels · Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOSHow to choose a tool
SSH is usually enough for a single terminal session. A VPN gives you network access to services. Tor Browser uses its own routing model. Decide which traffic should use the connection and who operates the exit point.
Checks before use
Open an overview of the selected program: there is a link to the official distribution, the start of work and restrictions. First check the script on the test data, then configure the copies and restore. A description of the feature does not mean that it works the same in every version or on each platform.
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