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language What is SSH WebSocket?

SSH WebSocket combines the security of SSH (Secure Shell) with the connectivity advantages of WebSocket protocol. WebSocket is a communication protocol that provides full-duplex communication channels over a single TCP connection, allowing for better compatibility with various network environments, including those with proxies and firewalls.

By tunneling SSH traffic through the WebSocket protocol, users can benefit from the encryption and security features of SSH while enjoying the improved connectivity and compatibility that WebSockets offer, especially in restricted network environments that might block traditional SSH connections.

verified Benefits of SSH WebSocket

settings How SSH WebSocket Works

SSH WebSocket operates by encapsulating SSH traffic within WebSocket connections:

1. The client initiates a WebSocket connection to the server, typically over HTTP/HTTPS
2. During the WebSocket handshake, the connection is upgraded from HTTP to WebSocket protocol
3. Once the WebSocket connection is established, SSH traffic is tunneled through this connection
4. The SSH authentication and encryption happen inside the WebSocket tunnel
5. Network traffic appears as standard web traffic, making it harder to detect and block

One of the key advantages is that WebSocket traffic typically uses standard web ports (80 for HTTP, 443 for HTTPS) which are rarely blocked in network environments. The WebSocket protocol is also designed to work well with web proxies and firewalls that might intercept and inspect network traffic.