Does PuTTY work on Linux?
by Simon Tatham
- Latest version 0.85
- Developer tools
Yes. Simon Tatham publishes an official Linux version of PuTTY. It’s in the Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch Linux and openSUSE Tumbleweed repositories.
Linux has the ssh command built in, so most people do not need PuTTY to connect to a server.
Install PuTTY
sudo apt install puttysudo apt install puttysudo dnf install puttysudo pacman -S puttysudo zypper install puttyNot on Flathub.
How to install PuTTY on Linux
Simon Tatham provides an official Linux version on its website.
sudo apt install puttyInstalls PuTTY 0.83 from Ubuntu 26.04 LTS’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo apt install puttyInstalls PuTTY 0.83 from Debian 13’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo dnf install puttyInstalls PuTTY 0.84 from Fedora 44’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo pacman -S puttyInstalls PuTTY 0.85 from Arch Linux’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo zypper install puttyInstalls PuTTY 0.85 from openSUSE Tumbleweed’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
PuTTY is not on Flathub.
Which version of PuTTY will you get?
| Distribution | Release | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | 26.04 LTS | 0.83 | Older |
| Debian | 13 | 0.83 | Older |
| Fedora | 44 | 0.84 | Older |
| Arch Linux | Rolling | 0.85 | Newest |
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | Rolling | 0.85 | Newest |
| Flathub (any distro) | — | Not packaged | — |
Versions from Repology and Flathub, checked Nov 2, 2026. “Newest” is the highest version in this table, not necessarily the developer’s latest release. AUR packages are user-maintained; review them before installing.
Which install method should you use for PuTTY?
Every distro we track packages it, so install from your package manager. Flatpak is the alternative if you want the same package everywhere.
- Simon Tatham’s own download. Simon Tatham publishes the Linux version itself on its website.
- Your distro’s repositories. Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch Linux and openSUSE Tumbleweed carry it in their own repositories, so a normal system update keeps it current. Versions differ: Ubuntu has 0.83, Debian has 0.83 and Fedora has 0.84, while Arch Linux and openSUSE Tumbleweed have 0.85.
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PuTTY on Linux: common questions
Does PuTTY work on Linux?
Yes. Simon Tatham publishes an official Linux version of PuTTY. It’s in the Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch Linux and openSUSE Tumbleweed repositories.
How do I install PuTTY on Ubuntu?
PuTTY is in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS’s repositories: run “sudo apt install putty” in a terminal, or search for it in the App Center.
Which Linux distros package PuTTY?
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (0.83), Debian 13 (0.83), Fedora 44 (0.84), Arch Linux (0.85) and openSUSE Tumbleweed (0.85).