Windows 8 Operating System _ install SSH Server for my Windows 8 Laptop

 

Hi Copilot , could you please teach me or give me a step-by-step procedure on how to install SSH Server for my Windows 8 Laptop? I believe the method and the procedure fo setting up an SSH Server for a Windows 10 Laptop is not the same as what is being done for a Windows 8 Laptop ! So much so that if you could please teach me or give me a step-by-step procedure on how to install SSH Server for my Windows 8 Laptop , I would be deeply appreciared ! THANKS Copilot .

MICROSOFT Copilot Answer

You're absolutely right—Windows 8 doesn't come with built-in OpenSSH server support like Windows 10 and 11 do. But no worries! You can still set up an SSH server manually using the Win32-OpenSSH package. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you through it 👨‍💻:

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🛠️ How to Install SSH Server on Windows 8

🔹 Step 1: Download OpenSSH for Windows

1. Go to the Win32-OpenSSH GitHub releases page.
2. Download the latest OpenSSH-Win64.zip (or Win32 if your system is 32-bit).

🔹 Step 2: Extract the Package

1. Extract the ZIP file to a folder, e.g., C:\Program Files\OpenSSH.
2. Make sure the folder contains files like sshd.exe, ssh.exe, and install-sshd.ps1.

🔹 Step 3: Install the SSH Services

1. Open PowerShell as Administrator:
   • Press Windows + X, choose Windows PowerShell (Admin).
2. Run the following command:

   Set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process -Force
   cd 'C:\Program Files\OpenSSH'
   .\install-sshd.ps1
   

🔹 Step 4: Configure Windows Firewall

Allow SSH traffic through the firewall:

New-NetFirewallRule -Name sshd -DisplayName 'OpenSSH SSH Server' -Enabled True -Direction Inbound -Protocol TCP -Action Allow -LocalPort 22 -Program "C:\Program Files\OpenSSH\sshd.exe"

🔹 Step 5: Start and Enable the SSH Server

1. Open Services:
   • Press Windows + R, type services.msc, press Enter.
2. Find OpenSSH SSH Server.
3. Right-click → Properties → Set Startup type to Automatic.
4. Click Start to launch the service.

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✅ Optional: Test Your SSH Server

From another device, run:

ssh username@your_windows8_ip

Replace username with your Windows account name and your_windows8_ip with your laptop’s IP address.

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Let me know if you'd like help setting up SSH key authentication, or configuring the sshd_config file for custom behavior.