Convert SSH to BKMK

Understanding SSH and BKMK file formats

SSH files are typically associated with Secure Shell configuration or session files, often used by terminal emulators like PuTTY or SecureCRT. These files store connection settings, credentials, and session preferences for secure remote access to servers.

BKMK files are bookmark files, commonly used by applications such as SecureCRT to save session bookmarks. These bookmarks allow users to quickly access saved SSH or other remote sessions with predefined settings.

Why convert SSH to BKMK?

Converting an SSH session file to a BKMK bookmark file is useful when migrating session settings from one terminal emulator to another, or when you want to organize your SSH connections as bookmarks for easier access in applications like SecureCRT.

How to convert SSH to BKMK

There is no universal one-click converter for SSH to BKMK, as the formats are application-specific. However, you can manually transfer settings or use import/export features in supported software.

Best software for SSH to BKMK conversion

• SecureCRT: This is the recommended software for managing both SSH session files and BKMK bookmarks. SecureCRT allows you to import SSH session settings and save them as bookmarks.

Step-by-step conversion using SecureCRT

1. Open SecureCRT.
2. Go to File → Import and select your SSH session file (if supported).
3. Configure the imported session as needed.
4. Right-click the session and choose Add to Bookmarks or use the Bookmarks menu to save the session as a BKMK file.
5. Export bookmarks if needed via File → Export.

Alternative methods

If your SSH file is not directly supported, you may need to manually create a new session in SecureCRT and copy the settings from your SSH file, then save it as a bookmark.

Summary

While there is no direct automated tool for converting SSH files to BKMK, SecureCRT provides the best workflow for importing SSH session settings and saving them as bookmarks for efficient session management.