MobaXterm
MobaXterm is free for personal use; business or commercial use requires a license.
MobaXterm is an advanced terminal and remote networking toolbox for Windows. It provides an integrated X11 server, a tabbed SSH client, network utilities, and support for remote protocols including SFTP, FTP, and RDP in a unified desktop interface.
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- Version
- 26.6.0.5560
- Release date
- Oct. 25, 2026
- License
- Freeware
- Installer type
- zip
How do I use this?
Type Terminal in the Start menu and open it, paste the command (Ctrl+V or right-click) and press Enter. It uses winget, Windows' own package manager, to install the program from its official source.
winget install --id Mobatek.MobaXterm -eSHA256 (file verification)
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We couldn't find a Linux version of MobaXterm in the official repositories; check the publisher's website.
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MobaXterm 26.6.0.5560: what's new?
- Added a new 64-bit RDP engine for faster remote desktop sessions, improved server compatibility, and support for RemoteGuard and PublicMode settings.
- Introduced a new IME composition tool displayed directly inside terminal sessions with proper backspace key handling.
- Added automatic detection of multi-line PAM prompts and URLs in SSH and SFTP session prompts.
- Fixed issues where RDP reconnect tab titles remained red, startup macros detached upon session duplication, and tab titles were hidden on some Windows 7 Pro computers.
Summarized from the publisher's release notes.
Highlights
- Integrated X11 server to display remote graphical Linux software
- Tabbed terminal supporting SSH, SFTP, FTP, Telnet, and RDP protocols
- Automatic graphical SFTP file browser embedded alongside SSH sessions
- Built-in collection of essential Unix commands and networking tools
Who is it for?
Network administrators, systems engineers, and developers who manage remote Linux and Unix servers from a Windows workstation.
Good to know before installing
- Free for personal use only; commercial deployments require a paid license.
- Available exclusively on the Windows operating system.
- The free edition limits the number of saved sessions, tunnels, and macros.
How to install
Windows
- Click the official download button on this page to obtain the setup package.
- Extract the downloaded archive and run the executable installer.
- Follow the on-screen instructions in the setup wizard to complete installation.
- Alternatively, run 'winget install --id Mobatek.MobaXterm -e' in your command prompt.
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Frequently asked questions
Is MobaXterm free for commercial use?
No, the free Home Edition is restricted to personal use only. Corporate environments require purchasing a commercial license.
Can MobaXterm run graphical Linux applications on Windows?
Yes, its built-in X11 server allows remote X11-based GUI applications to render directly on the Windows desktop.
Does MobaXterm handle file transfers?
Yes, it integrates SFTP and FTP capabilities with a side-panel file manager that opens automatically during SSH sessions.