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title: ZEC SSH Connections
slug: zixi-broadcaster-v18/zec-ssh-connections
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createdAt: 2024-12-26T20:01:53.387Z
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SSH (Secure Shell) is a network protocol that allows a secure access over an encrypted connection. Reverse SSH is a technique that can be used to access systems (that are behind a firewall) from the outside world. As part of the SSH configuration, you can configure a connection to the server and then configure any number of SSH tunnels to the same server. 

**To create an SSH connection:**

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Click the **Add Connection** button.

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In the **Host** field, enter the IP address or host name of the host that you wish to access.
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In the **Port** field, enter the port number to access the host.
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Click **Apply**.
The connection to the specified server is configured.
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**To create a reverse tunnel to the same server:**

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Under the destination that you have configured, click **Edit Credentials**.

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The **Connection Credentials** dialog appears.
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In the **User** field, enter the user name to access the tunnel.
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Click **Private Key**, navigate to the file location and select the file.
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Click **Apply**.
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Click **Add** to add a reverse tunnel.

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The **Tunnel details** dialog appears.
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In the **Remote Source Port** field, enter the port number of the remote server.
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In the **Local Destination IP** field, enter the IP address of the local server.
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In the **Local Destination Port **field, enter the port number to connect the tunnel.
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Click **OK**.
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Repeat steps 5-9 to add additional tunnels.
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