Configuring MobaXterm Proxy Settings for Jump Host SSH Connections
In this article, we will discuss how to configure MobaXterm proxy settings for SSH connections that require a jump host. This is useful when you need to connect to a remote server through an intermediate host. We will cover the key concepts related to this topic, including the setup of proxy settings and the use of a jump host for SSH connections.
Setting up MobaXterm Proxy Settings
To configure MobaXterm proxy settings, follow these steps:
- Open MobaXterm and click on the "Settings" button in the top toolbar.
- In the settings window, click on the "Configuration" category and then select "Proxy" from the left-hand menu.
- Select the "Manual configuration" option and enter the required proxy settings, including the proxy host, port, username, and password (if necessary).
- Click "OK" to save the changes.
Using a Jump Host for SSH Connections
A jump host is an intermediate host that you use to connect to a remote server. This is useful when the remote server is not directly accessible from your local machine. To use a jump host for SSH connections in MobaXterm, follow these steps:
- Open MobaXterm and click on the "Session" button in the top toolbar.
- In the session settings window, select "SSH" as the session type and enter the hostname or IP address of the jump host in the "Remote host" field.
- Check the "Use proxy" option and select the proxy settings that you configured earlier.
- In the "Advanced SSH settings" section, check the "Use SSH gateway" option and enter the hostname or IP address of the remote server in the "SSH gateway" field.
- Click "OK" to open the SSH connection.
Code Example: Configuring Proxy Settings in MobaXterm
Here is an example of how to configure proxy settings in MobaXterm using the command line interface:
# Open the MobaXterm configuration window
mobaxterm -config
# Go to the "Proxy" settings
cd "Configuration" "Proxy"
# Set the proxy type to "Manual configuration"
set proxy\_type "Manual configuration"
# Enter the proxy host, port, username, and password
set proxy\_host "myproxy.com"
set proxy\_port 8080
set proxy\_username "myusername"
set proxy\_password "mypassword"
# Save the changes
save
In this article, we have discussed how to configure MobaXterm proxy settings for SSH connections that require a jump host. This includes the setup of proxy settings and the use of a jump host for SSH connections. We have also provided a code example of how to configure proxy settings in MobaXterm using the command line interface.