SSH Config Generator

The SSH Config Generator is a free browser-based tool that helps you build ~/.ssh/config file entries through a visual interface. Instead of manually writing SSH configuration directives and remembering the exact syntax for each option, this tool lets you fill in form fields and instantly see the generated config output.

SSH config files are powerful but their syntax can be tricky to get right, especially when dealing with advanced features like proxy jumps, port forwarding, or managing multiple identity files. This tool covers the most commonly used directives including Host, HostName, User, Port, IdentityFile, ProxyJump, ForwardAgent, LocalForward, RemoteForward, ServerAliveInterval, StrictHostKeyChecking, AddKeysToAgent, and Compression. You can configure multiple host entries and set wildcard (*) defaults that apply to all connections.

Built-in presets for GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, AWS EC2, and bastion/jump host setups let you start from a common pattern and customize it to your needs. This is particularly useful for developers who manage multiple Git hosting accounts or need to connect to cloud instances through intermediate jump servers.

If you work with server infrastructure, you might also find the Nginx Config Generator helpful for building web server configurations, the Git Command Builder for constructing complex Git commands visually, or the Connection String Builder for generating database connection strings.

All processing happens entirely in your browser. Your SSH configuration data, hostnames, and identity file paths never leave your machine. There are no server round-trips, no logging, and no third-party services involved. This makes it safe to use with production server configurations and sensitive infrastructure details. You can copy the output to your clipboard or download it directly as a config file.

1. Select a Preset (GitHub, GitLab, AWS EC2, Bastion, etc.) to load a pre-configured template, or start with Custom for a blank entry.
2. Fill in the Host Alias field with the name you want to use when connecting (e.g. my-server).
3. Enter the HostName (IP address or domain), User, and Port (defaults to 22).
4. Specify an IdentityFile path if you use a specific SSH key, and enable IdentitiesOnly to restrict key usage.
5. Click Advanced Options to configure ProxyJump, ForwardAgent, port forwarding, keepalive settings, StrictHostKeyChecking, AddKeysToAgent, and Compression.
6. Expand Host * (Wildcard Defaults) to set options that apply to all hosts, such as default keepalive intervals or AddKeysToAgent.
7. Click Copy or press Ctrl+Shift+C to copy the generated config. Use Download to save it as a file. Click Add Host to configure additional host entries.