Installing OpenSSH on AIX

Last published : Aug 24, 2026
AIX includes OpenSSH. You may also download OpenSSH.
To install OpenSSH on AIX
  1. For AIX 5.2 or earlier, download OpenSSL from the AIX Toolbox page on the IBM Web site:
preLogin.do?source=aixtbx&S_PKG=dlaixww&S_TACT=&S_CMP=
For AIX 5.3 or later, download the OpenSSL install package from the AIX Web Download Pack Programs page on the IBM Web site:
pick.do?source=aixbp
  1. Install OpenSSL.
  2. Download OpenSSH from the following location:
files
  1. Install OpenSSH.
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