Disconnecting an SSH Session in PuTTY

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When working with remote servers via Secure Shell (SSH) connections through tools like PuTTy, it's essential to know how to properly disconnect from these sessions when you're finished. Failure to do so can lead to resource waste and potential security risks.

In this article, we'll walk you through the process of disconnecting an SSH session in PuTTy using various methods:

### Using Keyboard Shortcuts

PuTTY provides several keyboard shortcuts that allow you to quickly manage your SSH connections. Here are some commonly used ones for disconnecting sessions:

* Alt+Shift+F1-F12: These hotkeys can be configured within the 'Connection/SSH' section of PuTTy's preferences.

* Ctrl+' (right bracket): This will open a dropdown menu with several options, including Disconnect.

### Using PuTTY's Menu

If you prefer using mouse clicks instead of keyboard shortcuts:

1. Open your PuTTi session in which you want to disconnect.

2. Click on the three dots at the top right corner of the window and select 'Disconnect'.

### Using SSH Client Commands

For users comfortable with command-line interfaces (CLI), here are some commands that can be used directly within an active SSH session:

* `Ctrl+Shift+'`: This will bring up a list of available options, including Disconnect.

* `Ctrl+d`: Pressing this combination together immediately disconnects the current session.

### Using PuTTi's Built-in Features

PuTTY also provides several built-in features to manage your SSH connections:

1. Open 'Session' in PuTTi preferences by clicking on 'Options'.

2. Click on 'Connection/SSH' and then select 'Keep alive time (seconds)'.

3. Set a reasonable value for Keep Alive Time, e.g., `30` seconds.

### Using PuTTY's SSH Client Command

If none of the above methods work:

1. Type `~.` into your active session followed by Enter to terminate it immediately.

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In conclusion, there are several ways to disconnect from an ongoing SSH connection in PuTTi depending on personal preference and workflow needs. It is crucial always to follow best practices when working with remote servers via SSH connections for security reasons as well as resource management.

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