Client On Ubuntu: How To Install Bitvise Ssh

wine --version

Example output: wine-9.0

Open a terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) and run:

# Enable 32-bit architecture (if not already)
sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386
Most Linux users swear by the terminal (ssh user@host). So why install Bitvise?

Think of it as Postman for SSH – but actually useful. how to install bitvise ssh client on ubuntu

Open a terminal and run:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install wine64 wine32

Verify installation:
wine --version


Bitvise SSH Client (also known as Tunnelier) is one of the most powerful and user-friendly SSH clients available for Windows. It’s famous for its robust tunneling capabilities, integrated SFTP, and remote desktop forwarding. However, a common question arises: Can you install Bitvise SSH Client on Ubuntu? wine --version
The short answer is: No, not natively. Bitvise SSH Client is a Windows-only application (.exe). But don't close this tab yet. There are two powerful ways to run Bitvise on Ubuntu:

In this long-form guide, we will focus on the Wine method, which is the most practical and efficient way to get Bitvise SSH Client running on Ubuntu Linux. We will also discuss native alternatives and when to use each.

Running Bitvise on Ubuntu through Wine is not perfect. You may encounter: Example output:  wine-9


If running via Wine feels clunky, consider these native alternatives:
| Client | Install command |
|--------|----------------|
| Remmina | sudo apt install remmina remmina-plugin-ssh |
| GNOME Connections | sudo apt install gnome-connections |
| Terminal + OpenSSH | ssh user@host (built-in) |
| PuTTY (also Wine-based) | sudo apt install putty |

Bitvise SSH Client is a Windows-native application. It does not have a native Linux version.

However, you can run it successfully on Ubuntu using Wine (a compatibility layer for running Windows apps).