--- title: SSH description: Documentation for the SSH node in n8n, a workflow automation platform. Includes guidance on usage, and links to examples. contentType: [integration, reference] priority: medium --- # SSH The SSH node is useful for executing commands using the Secure Shell Protocol. /// note | Credentials You can find authentication information for this node [here](/integrations/builtin/credentials/ssh.md). /// ## Operations - [**Execute** a command](#execute-command) - [**Download** a file](#download-file) - [**Upload** a file](#upload-file) /// note | Uploading files To attach a file for upload, you will need to use an extra node such as the [Read/Write Files from Disk](/integrations/builtin/core-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.readwritefile.md) node or the [HTTP Request](/integrations/builtin/core-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.httprequest/index.md) node to pass the file as a data property. /// ### Execute Command Configure this operation with these parameters: - **Credential to connect with**: Select an existing or create a new [SSH credential](/integrations/builtin/credentials/ssh.md) to connect with. - **Command**: Enter the command to execute on the remote device. - **Working Directory**: Enter the directory where n8n should execute the command. ### Download File - **Credential to connect with**: Select an existing or create a new [SSH credential](/integrations/builtin/credentials/ssh.md) to connect with. - **Path**: Enter the path for the file you want to download. This path must include the file name. The downloaded file will use this file name. To use a different name, use the **File Name** option. Refer to [Download File options](#download-file-options) for more information. - **File Property**: Enter the name of the object property that holds the binary data you want to download. #### Download File options You can further configure this operation with the **File Name** option. Use this option to override the binary data file name to a name of your choice. ### Upload File - **Credential to connect with**: Select an existing or create a new [SSH credential](/integrations/builtin/credentials/ssh.md) to connect with. - **Input Binary Field**: Enter the name of the input binary field that contains the file you want to upload. - **Target Directory**: The directory to upload the file to. The name of the file is taken from the binary data file name. To enter a different name, use the **File Name** option. Refer to [Upload File options](#upload-file-options) for more information. #### Upload File options You can further configure this operation with the **File Name** option. Use this option to override the binary data file name to a name of your choice. ## Templates and examples [[ templatesWidget(page.title, 'ssh') ]]