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PuTTY is a free open-source terminal emulator that has become a staple tool for network administrators, developers, and IT professionals. Developed by Simon Tatham, it supports various network protocols, including SSH, Telnet, SCP, and SFTP, making it an essential tool for establishing secure remote connections to servers and managing systems.  

PuTTY shines with its lightweight design, wide compatibility across multiple devices and operating systems. This emulator is also used as a learning tool as users rarely encounter crashes or disconnections unless caused by external network issues—making it reliable for testing. 

How to install your download?

Find your file:
Check your downloads folder.
With Windows use Control + J
With Mac use Shift + Command + J
Once you have located your download:
Click in your Download file!
Follow the installer instructions.
Install help

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