How To Install Bitvise Ssh Client On Ubuntu Review
| Requirement | Details | |-------------|---------| | Ubuntu version | 20.04 LTS or newer (22.04, 24.04 recommended) | | Architecture | 64-bit (Wine supports 32/64-bit) | | Wine version | 6.0 or higher (Wine 9.0+ ideal) | | Disk space | ~500 MB for Wine + Bitvise | | Internet | Required for downloading Wine & Bitvise |
Tested working: Bitvise SSH Client 8.x, 9.x on Ubuntu 22.04/24.04 with Wine 9.0.
| Step | Action |
|------|--------|
| 1 | Install Wine on Ubuntu |
| 2 | Download Bitvise SSH Client .exe |
| 3 | Run installer with wine BvSshClient-Inst.exe |
| 4 | Launch with wine BvSsh.exe |
| 5 | Configure SSH profile and connect |
| 6 | (Optional) Create a desktop launcher |
Performance: Works reliably for SSH, SCP, SFTP, and local/remote port forwarding. Heavy GUI features (like the interactive terminal) may have minor lag compared to native Windows, but are fully usable.
Remember: Bitvise SSH Client is free for personal and non-commercial use. For commercial environments, purchase a license. how to install bitvise ssh client on ubuntu
Last tested: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS + Wine 9.0 + Bitvise SSH Client 9.xx
Bitvise SSH Client is not natively available for Linux, as it is specifically built for Windows environments. While some Windows applications can be run on Ubuntu using compatibility layers like Wine, it is generally recommended to use native Linux clients that offer the same features—such as terminal access and graphical SFTP—more reliably. Why Bitvise is Different on Ubuntu Bitvise SSH Client
If Wine feels raw, use PlayOnLinux – a Wine frontend.
sudo apt install playonlinux
Launch PlayOnLinux → Install → Search "Bitvise" → Follow wizard. | Requirement | Details | |-------------|---------| | Ubuntu
Is it perfect? No. Native OpenSSH is lighter. But if you manage dozens of SSH tunnels, need visual file transfers, or miss Windows muscle memory, Bitvise on Ubuntu is a quirky, satisfying hack.
And yes – your Linux friends will raise an eyebrow. That’s half the fun.
Important Clarification: Bitvise SSH Client (Tunnelier) is native software designed exclusively for Microsoft Windows. It relies on the Windows API and does not have a version compiled for Linux/Ubuntu.
However, you can still run it on Ubuntu by using Wine (a compatibility layer that runs Windows apps on Linux) or by using a Virtual Machine. Last tested: Ubuntu 24
Below is an informative guide on how to achieve this using Wine, along with native Linux alternatives that are generally recommended over running Bitvise on Ubuntu.
After installation, you can launch it via terminal:
wine ~/.wine/drive_c/Program\ Files/Bitvise\ SSH\ Client/BvSsh.exe
To make it easier, create an alias:
echo 'alias bitvise="wine ~/.wine/drive_c/Program\ Files/Bitvise\ SSH\ Client/BvSsh.exe"' >> ~/.bashrc
source ~/.bashrc
Now simply type bitvise in any terminal.
First launch may be slow – Wine is building a prefix. Subsequent launches are faster.
Bitvise may complain about key file permissions. Workaround: Store your private key inside the Wine virtual drive (~/.wine/drive_c/users/yourname/.ssh/) and ensure Wine permissions emulate Windows.
