Simple, powerful, open-source SSH client for Android
About this app
ConnectBot is a secure shell client for Android that lets you connect to remote servers over a cryptographically secure link.
Use ConnectBot to manage SSH sessions from your phone or tablet, keep connections active while you switch apps, and work with the terminal tools you already use. It supports saved hosts, SSH public key authentication, port forwarding, terminal color schemes, custom fonts, and other settings for tailoring each connection.
The F-Droid build uses the open-source ConnectBot flavor. It includes the cryptography provider in the APK and does not depend on Google Play Services.
Licensed under Apache-2.0, by Kenny Root.
What's New in v1.10.9-oss
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
Version history
Jun 10, 2026 · 14.6 MB · Android API 24–36 · code 11009000
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 191e6990a4db95b04b6d3d98906e06281872a5963133afb5b46e4d324736742f
Jun 9, 2026 · 14.6 MB · Android API 24–36 · code 11008000
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 0566fdcea09927f171b88c256db2efb854f5b4e46c7d0035a6a7c61af01ee428
May 31, 2026 · 13.7 MB · Android API 24–35 · code 11007000
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 42a178ac93e3d382a57ab763d0850202d9334af905244d11943c2e5784d973b4
Will it run on your device?
92%
- Runs on a broad range of modern Android versions.
- Multiple CPU architectures are covered.
- Aligned with the latest Android target SDK expectations.
Installation Guide
Open Settings on your Android device
Go to Security → Unknown sources (or Install unknown apps)
Enable "Allow from this source" for your browser or file manager
Open the downloaded APK file from your Downloads folder
Tap "Install" and wait for installation to complete
Launch the app from your home screen
Make sure to re-enable Unknown Sources restrictions after installation for security.
How to install this safely
How to verify the file you downloaded
Before you install anything, confirm the file is the one described here. On a computer, run shasum -a 256 your-download.apk (macOS or Linux) or certutil -hashfile your-download.apk SHA256 (Windows), then compare the output character-for-character with the SHA-256 on this page. If a single character differs, the file is not the build we recorded — delete it.
What the signing certificate proves
Every Android app is signed with a private key that only its developer holds. The fingerprint on this page is a hash of the matching public certificate, and it proves continuity rather than identity: it tells you a build came from whoever signed the earlier ones. Android enforces this at install time — if a package claiming to be org.connectbot is signed with a different key, the system will refuse to install it over your existing copy. A fingerprint that changes between releases is worth pausing on, because a repackaged app that has been modified by someone else cannot keep the original signature.
How to roll back to an earlier version
If the current release misbehaves, 1.10.8-oss is the last build before it. Android will not install an older version code over a newer one, so you must uninstall ConnectBot first — which clears its local data unless you have a backup. Reinstall the older APK only if its signing fingerprint matches the build you already trust, and check the API range: an older release may target an Android version your device has moved past.
Why we list sources instead of hosting everything
The official store channel is almost always the right choice: it updates automatically and carries the publisher's own distribution guarantees. A direct APK is useful when a device has no store access, when a rollout has not reached your region, or when you need a specific version — and only when the publisher has authorized that copy. APKBrowse does not list pirated, cracked, or unauthorized rebuilds of ConnectBot, and a listing is removed when the evidence for it stops holding up.
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Other sources
F-Droid listing
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Source code
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We check legality and signature continuity, but device behaviour still varies. Install at your own discretion.
App Information
Security Verification
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SHA-256 Hash
191e6990a4db95b04b6d3d98906e06281872a5963133afb5b46e4d324736742f
Signing certificate
08789bad18ce8ec7b6637b5e70245a763ae5024f4d49ac85324047fb06b5da8a
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Previous Versions
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