How to Install OpenSSH on Your iPhone (Installer)

These are instructions on how to install OpenSSH onto your iPhone via Installer. This tutorial has been updated to use Cydia instead of the discontinued Installer app. You can find the updated instructions here!.

To follow this tutorial you must have a jailbroken iPhone with BSD Subsystem installed.

You can find instructions on how to jailbreak your iPhone here


You can find instructions on how to install BSD Subsystem here

Step One
If you do not already have iClarified added to your list of installer sources please follow the tutorial here to add it.

Step Two
Launch Installer by selecting its icon from your SpringBoard.


Step Three
Press to select the Install tab at the bottom of the screen.


Step Four
Press to select iClarified from the list of Categories


Step Five
Press to select OpenSSH from the list of Packages.


Step Six
Press the Install button at the top left of the screen.


Step Seven
Press the large Install button that appears.


Step Eight
Once the SSH installation has finished you will be notified that it may take 30-35 seconds for your first login.


NOTES***: Please note we have mirrored OpenSSH from STE Packaging to provide a backup during server issues and to keep our tutorials intact! All the credit goes to Ste and you can donate to him via his blog at http://blog.psmxy.org/