GlanceSSHComing soon A little clarity.
Answers about GlanceSSH, your connections and what to expect.
What is GlanceSSH?
GlanceSSH is a native SSH client for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Open terminal sessions, transfer files over SFTP and browse Amazon S3 buckets from one connection library.
Which devices are supported?
GlanceSSH targets iPhone and iPad running iOS or iPadOS 18 or later, and Mac running macOS 15 or later. Public release details will be announced here.
Is GlanceSSH available to download?
Not yet. GlanceSSH is coming soon. This website will be updated with the download link when the app is available. Pricing has not been announced.
Do I need a GlanceSSH account?
No separate GlanceSSH account is required for local connections. Optional iCloud sync uses your Apple Account and private CloudKit database.
Can I use my existing SSH keys?
Yes. You can import supported OpenSSH Ed25519 and RSA private keys, or generate an Ed25519 key in the app. Supported encrypted imports use AES-128/256-CTR with bcrypt. Other key formats need conversion before import.
What syncs between my devices?
When you enable iCloud sync, saved connections, supported credentials and software SSH keys can sync through your private CloudKit database. Live sessions, server trust approvals, snippets, command history and biometric settings stay on each device.
Will sessions keep running in the background?
Returning to the connection library keeps your session open while the app is active. iOS and iPadOS may suspend apps in the background and interrupt a connection. GlanceSSH does not promise uninterrupted background sessions.
Does it support jump hosts and port forwarding?
Yes. Saved SSH jump hosts work with terminals, SFTP and local port forwarding. Each hop has its own credentials and server identity check. Local forwarding binds to your device’s loopback address and starts only when you explicitly choose Start. Remote and dynamic forwarding are not currently included.
Can I transfer files?
Yes. SFTP and Amazon S3 support browsing, foreground uploads and downloads, folder transfers, progress and cancellation. You review keep or replace choices before overwriting. Transfers require the app to remain active.
Does GlanceSSH include Mosh or AI commands?
Those features are not currently included. The website describes implemented capabilities; development plans do not represent a release commitment.