GlanceSSHApp StoreA 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 works across macOS and iOS: Mac running macOS 15 or later, iPhone running iOS 18 or later, and iPad running iPadOS 18 or later.
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.
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.