FAQ
Does WearSSH need a paired phone to work?
Section titled “Does WearSSH need a paired phone to work?”No. The core SSH client — connections, terminal, keys, quick actions, monitoring — runs entirely on the watch. The phone app is optional and only mirrors data for viewing.
Where are my SSH keys stored?
Section titled “Where are my SSH keys stored?”On-device, in the app’s private storage on the watch (filesDir/ssh_keys). Only the public key can be sent to the phone companion app; private keys stay on the watch.
What key types are supported?
Section titled “What key types are supported?”RSA at 2048, 3072, or 4096 bits. See SSH Keys.
Can I use password auth instead of keys?
Section titled “Can I use password auth instead of keys?”Yes — set Auth type to Password when adding a server. The password is stored securely on-device via PasswordStore.
Does the terminal support colors and full-screen apps like htop or vim?
Section titled “Does the terminal support colors and full-screen apps like htop or vim?”Yes, ANSI escape sequences are parsed and rendered, so colored output and full-screen TUI apps work.
Is server data synced between multiple watches?
Section titled “Is server data synced between multiple watches?”No — sync is one-way from a single watch to its paired phone. There’s no watch-to-watch or cloud sync.
Is this an official product from a company?
Section titled “Is this an official product from a company?”No, WearSSH is an independent project.