How to use PuTTY to access TrueNas Scale

When administering TrueNas Scale, you will sometimes need to connect from a shell interface, and PuTTY« has to be at the top of the list of interfaces to use.

Simple instructions on setting this up.

1. Open TrueNas Scale
   Click [System]
   Next, choose [Services]
   Choose [SSH] and click the [Running] to a blue check.
2. Download PuTTY« Install, and then run
3. Under: [Session]
   [Host Name (or IP Address)]: 192.168.5.2 - [Port]: 22
   Saved Sessions: (Give it a name) TrueNas
   
[To customize the Title Bar name] of the Console Window.
• From the ◀ left navigation
  Select [Windows] / [Behaviour]
  [Windows title:]
  example: [192.168.5.2 - TrueNas - Putty]
4. Click Save.
   Click Open
   
5. You should now have a window [Putty Security Alert] (Choose [Yes]),
   Or you may only see a prompt for your TrueNAS Scale [Credentials].
   After typing in your Username and Password, you should now have your prompt to administer your TrueNAS Scale system from Putty.