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type: entity
title: OpenSSH
tags: [ssh, security, software]
related: [sshfp]
created: 2026-07-01
updated: 2026-07-01
sources: ["output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_support_dokumentation_anleitungen_dnssec_macos.md"]
---

# OpenSSH

**OpenSSH** is a widely used suite of secure shell tools used for remote login and other secure network services.

## SSHFP Support on macOS
There is a critical distinction between the native macOS OpenSSH client and the version available via Homebrew:
- **Native macOS Client:** Cannot utilize SSHFP DNS entries due to library limitations.
- **Homebrew Version:** Supports the `VerifyHostKeyDNS=yes` configuration, allowing the client to verify server host keys against DNS records.
