Migrating to PhanTerm

If you previously used Xshell, Termius, or native OpenSSH, you can easily import your server list into PhanTerm.

Import OpenSSH Config (~/.ssh/config)

PhanTerm natively parses and imports your ~/.ssh/config file. It automatically reads directives like Host, HostName, Port, User, and IdentityFile, converting them into a visual connection list.

How to Import

In the PhanTerm Connection List interface:

1. Press I (uppercase i).
2. Select SSH Config in the import source picker.
3. Wait a moment, and compatible connection definitions will automatically populate your list.

Caution

Your Keys Are Absolutely Secure Importing from ~/.ssh/config only pulls host definitions and path references to private key files (e.g., ~/.ssh/id_ed25519). PhanTerm never reads or imports your private key contents directly. Your SSH keys never leave your device.

Import & Export PhanTerm Config

To sync your connections across multiple devices or share your connection list:

• Export: Press E in the Connection List interface to export your current connections as a secure phanterm-export-v1 file.
• Import: Press I and choose to import from a PhanTerm export file.

Tip

Exported files contain definitions like hostnames and tags, but all passwords (including jump host passwords) are strictly stripped during export. When imported on another device, you will be securely prompted to re-enter your password upon the first connection.