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title: Connect SSH
description: "Allow remote specialists to use SSH to operate network services securely via your local Terminal. This article focuses on connecting a LAN/RJ45 cable from a Bifrost Unit to the target device. This explains step 2 in the [Onsite Step Guide](https://bifrostconnect.com/knowledge-center/onsite-step-guide/)…"
url: "https://bifrostconnect.com/knowledge-center/connect-ssh/"
updated: "2024-12-13"
category: Getting Started / Onsite User Guides
---

# Connect SSH

Allow remote specialists to use SSH to operate network services securely via your local Terminal.

This article focuses on connecting a LAN/RJ45 cable from a Bifrost Unit to the target device. This explains step 2 in the [Onsite Step Guide](https://bifrostconnect.com/knowledge-center/onsite-step-guide/) for handling SSH Access scenarios.

For a general introduction on enabling a session, please refer to the [Onsite Step Guide](https://bifrostconnect.com/knowledge-center/onsite-step-guide/).

See BifrostConnect [Requirements](https://bifrostconnect.com/knowledge-center/requirements/) documentation for info on cable quality.

#### SHH Connection Guide (Onsite Illustrations)

The ports for connecting SSH are located on one side of the Bifrost Unit and marked as Port D, marked in orange.

![](https://bifrostconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/image-16.png)

Enable a SSH communication by connecting a LAN/RJ45 cable between the Bifrost and the Target Device.

![](https://bifrostconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/image-24.png)