Hi! I'm looking for an SSH client for Android, but open source. Termius is great, but it's closed source and has its subscription-based pricing model, so it's out. I use ConnectBot rn but it's buggy and looks awful. Would you recommend any?

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[–] d3Xt3r@lemmy.nz 40 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

Just use Termux and install the openssh package. You can also install mosh, which is better than vanilla ssh.

[–] jayemar@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Does this require a rooted phone to install packages in Termux?

[–] smorks@lemmy.ca 8 points 1 year ago

no, it works fine on my non-rooted phone.

[–] Natanael@slrpnk.net 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

No, they're android apk packages and the main app recognize them just fine, root is only need for making system changes with it

[–] AngryDemonoid@lemmy.lylapol.com 2 points 1 year ago

Thanks for suggesting mosh! I use termux a lot for ssh, and mosh looks like it will fix some of my biggest issues with it. Mainly losing connection when switching networks.