add system path info

Tess Gauthier 2022-03-17 19:46:42 -04:00
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1. Download the [latest](https://github.com/PowerShell/Win32-OpenSSH/releases/latest) build of OpenSSH, selecting either the 32-bit or 64-bit MSI.
# Install Win32-OpenSSH using MSI
## 1. Run MSI Installer
The MSI must be run in any command prompt (cmd.exe & pwsh.exe both work), as it does not yet have a UI (coming soon).
The MSI will install OpenSSH to the `ProgramFiles\OpenSSH` folder.
The commands to run, are as follows:
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* To install only the SSH Server
`msiexec /i <path to openssh.msi> REMOVE=Client`
## Examples:
### Examples:
* Installing SSH Client & openssh.msi is in the working directory:
`msiexec /i openssh.msi REMOVE=Server`
* Installing SSH Server & openssh.msi is in C:\users\public\downloads\:
`msiexec /i C:\users\public\downloads\openssh.msi REMOVE=Client`
To verify that OpenSSH was installed properly, check the status of the SSH Service.
## 2. Update SYSTEM PATH (Required for SCP and SFTP)
Append the Win32-OpenSSH install directory to the system path, by running the following command:
`setx /M PATH $($Env:PATH + ';' + ${Env:ProgramFiles} + '\OpenSSH')`
## 3. Verify OpenSSH Install
Check the status of the SSH Service.
In PowerShell, run:
`Get-Service -Name ssh*`