Audience
Professionals, developers, and anyone looking for a solution to manage and load session configuration files
About PuTTYTray
Minimizing to the system tray (on CTRL + minimize, always, or directly on startup) Icons are customizable. Blinks tray icon when a bell signal is received. Configurable window transparency. URL hyperlinking, portability, optionally stores session configuration in files (for example, on a USB drive) like portaPuTTY. Easy access to the 'always on top setting (in the system menu). Android adb support. Load sessions from files using the command line. Automatically selects 'sessions from file' when the registry does not contain any sessions. Now built against PuTTy 0.61, getting features like Windows 7 Jumplist and Aero support. Executables now signed, should (eventually) make IE less angry; no code changes. URLs submenu, for easier keyboard access. Restore compatibility with older computers. Code signing certificate, and timestamping, no more certificate errors. Originally compiled by Barry Haanstra, now maintained by Chris West (Faux).
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PuTTYTray Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does PuTTYTray work with?
PuTTYTray works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does PuTTYTray support in their product?
PuTTYTray supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does PuTTYTray offer?
PuTTYTray offers support via online.
Q: What other applications or services does PuTTYTray integrate with?
PuTTYTray integrates with: PuTTY.
Q: What type of training does PuTTYTray provide?
PuTTYTray provides training in the form of documentation.
Q: How much does PuTTYTray cost?
Pricing for PuTTYTray starts at Free.
