Windows · Security & Antivirus
PuTTY-CAC
PuTTY-CAC is an open-source SSH client for Windows that supports smartcard authentication
Version 0.85.2 · by Robert de Bath, Joris van Rantwijk, Delian Delchev, Andreas Schultz, Jeroen Massar, Wez Furlong, Nicolas Barry, Justin Bradford, Ben Harris, Malcolm Smith, Ahmad Khalifa, Markus Kuhn, Colin Watson, Christopher Staite, Lorenz Diener, Christian Brabandt, Jeff Smith, Pavel Kryukov, Maxim Kuznetsov, Svyatoslav Kuzmich, Nico Williams, Viktor Dukhovni, Daniel Risacher, Joshua Dantzler, Bryan Berns, and CORE SDI S.A.
Official site: github.com
About PuTTY-CAC
PuTTY-CAC is an open-source SSH client for Windows that supports smartcard authentication.
How to install PuTTY-CAC
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install putty-cac
- Open PuTTY-CAC once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is PuTTY-CAC free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to github.com, the developer's official site, where PuTTY-CAC is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of PuTTY-CAC?
The version listed here is 0.85.2, published /Date(1790. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install PuTTY-CAC from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install putty-cac. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is PuTTY-CAC safe?
PuTTY-CAC downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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