PuTTY also comes with a command-line tool called � psftp� which can securely transfer files between computers over an SSH connection. It offers support to a variety of network protocols like SSH, Telnet, Serial, SCP, SFTP, etc.
Its primary function is to connect to a computer remotely while offering the facilities of transferring files, manipulating data, etc. It was developed by Simon Tatham in C language. PuTTY, a popular terminal emulator, is an open-source, light-weight, and free SSH client.
What are Telnet, Rlogin, and SSH in PuTTY?