SSH Custom

Secure SSH tunneling with powerful payload and proxy controls

SSH Custom is a specialized SSH client built for users who want fine‑grained control over their secure tunneling setup. Rather than being a simple one‑tap VPN alternative, it focuses on advanced configuration options, making it especially appealing to power users, network enthusiasts, and those who need custom payloads for specific servers or network conditions.

The standout feature is its flexible profile system. You can create multiple SSH profiles and quickly add, edit, clone, or delete them, which is ideal if you switch often between different servers or configurations. Each profile can be tailored with payloads, proxies, and SNI (Server Name Indication), including support for payload rotation. This makes it possible to adapt to changing networks or to experiment with different tunneling techniques without constantly rebuilding your settings from scratch.

SSH Custom also supports several connection modes: classic SSH, SNI‑based connections on port 443, payload‑driven setups, WebSocket (ws and wss) tunnels, and SOCKS proxies. The app guides you through what to leave blank and what to fill in for each mode, which slightly softens the learning curve. Still, the terminology—payloads, bug hosts, SNI, SOCKS4—means this tool is clearly aimed at users who already understand how tunneling works.

In everyday use, SSH Custom can help secure your traffic on untrusted networks and give you greater control over how your data is routed. However, it is not a plug‑and‑play privacy solution. Beginners may find the interface and options overwhelming at first, and there is little hand‑holding beyond the basic in‑app hints.

If you’re comfortable tweaking SSH, proxies, and WebSocket parameters, SSH Custom offers a powerful, compact toolkit for building highly customized, secure connections. For casual users simply seeking a one‑button secure connection, it may feel too technical.