From 5c40849cbb99d9a9baeb778dfea5c8458e8425d0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tess Gauthier Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2022 19:46:42 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] add system path info --- Install-Win32-OpenSSH-Using-MSI.md | 10 ++++++++-- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/Install-Win32-OpenSSH-Using-MSI.md b/Install-Win32-OpenSSH-Using-MSI.md index 2cd9032..2a487e3 100644 --- a/Install-Win32-OpenSSH-Using-MSI.md +++ b/Install-Win32-OpenSSH-Using-MSI.md @@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ 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: @@ -14,13 +15,18 @@ The commands to run, are as follows: * To install only the SSH Server `msiexec /i 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*`