ConnectBot

ConnectBot is a powerful open-source Secure Shell (SSH) client.

inisyn · org.connectbot

3.7 out of 5 (32 ratings) 5M+ downloads v1.9.2 2.5 MB Android 2.3+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.9.2 (19200)
Updated: Apr 13, 2026 (6 months ago)
APK size: 2.5 MB
Requires: Android 2.3+ (API 9)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit, MIPS, MIPS 64-bit
Category: Communication (app)
Listed since: May 28, 2020 (at least)
Permissions: 5 (1 sensitive)
Website: connectbot.org
Developer contact: [email protected]

About this APK

ConnectBot is an app by inisyn in the Communication category, listed since at least May 2020. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit, MIPS and MIPS 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

It asks for 5 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: modify shared storage.

Ratings

3.7out of 532 ratings

5 ★44%
4 ★3%
3 ★44%
2 ★0%
1 ★9%

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What's new in v1.9.2

Changed • Fixed scrolling behavior in new update. • Major Material Design overhaul of UI. • Improved cut-and-paste interface. Added • Tabs are now used on large screens. • Keyboard shortcuts and EULA in help menu. • Terminal mouse support including mouse wheel. • Full IPv6 host support. Removed • No more intro wizard on first start. • No more outdated physical or virtual keyboard instructions.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

ConnectBot is a powerful open-source Secure Shell (SSH) client. It can manage simultaneous SSH sessions, create secure tunnels, and copy/paste between other applications. This client allows you to connect to Secure Shell servers that typically run on UNIX-based servers.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Apr 13, 2026.
Certificate issued to “ConnectBot” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature under review Apr 14, 2026
Validated against Google Play Apr 13, 2026
Antivirus scan passed Mar 28, 2020
Signed byCN=Kenny Root, OU=Releases, O=ConnectBot, L=Shawnee, ST=Kansas, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)94:D1:F0:67:38:F4:55:59:2F:48:FD:98:FC:60:72:8C:66:B3:A7:A9
File MD52dc08862d9563a8d420bb302888fcec1
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (5)

ConnectBot requests 5 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

ConnectBot APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the ConnectBot APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 2dc08862d9563a8d420bb302888fcec1.