1. [Home](https://www.g2.com/) 2. ... 3. [Terminal Emulator Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/terminal-emulator) 4. [SecureCRT Discussions](https://www.g2.com/products/securecrt/discuss) [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_7480f3088d28dac2e53abe007c765c98/securecrt.png "Product Avatar Image") ](/products/securecrt/reviews) [ SecureCRT ](/products/securecrt/reviews) (54)4.8/5 SecureCRT is a robust terminal emulation client designed for computing professionals who require secure remote access, file transfer, and data tunneling capabilities. Compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms, SecureCRT offers advanced session management and a suite of features aimed at enhancing productivity and streamlining repetitive tasks. Whether replacing traditional Telnet or seeking a more capable secure remote access tool, SecureCRT provides a reliable solution for daily operations. Key Features and Functionality: - Comprehensive Protocol Support: SecureCRT supports a wide range of protocols, including SSH1, SSH2, Telnet, Telnet/TLS, Rlogin, Serial, and TAPI, ensuring versatile connectivity options. - Advanced Terminal Emulation: It offers extensive terminal emulation capabilities, supporting VT100, VT102, VT220, ANSI, SCO ANSI, Wyse 50/60, Xterm, and Linux console, with full Unicode support. - Tabbed Sessions and Tab Groups: Users can organize multiple sessions using tabs and tab groups, facilitating efficient management and comparison of different sessions. - Keyword Highlighting: This feature allows users to highlight specific words, phrases, or substrings in the session window, aiding in the identification of prompts and errors. - Command Manager: A dockable Command Manager enables the organization of commands into named folders, streamlining the execution of repetitive tasks. - Scripting and Automation: SecureCRT supports scripting with Python and ActiveX, allowing automation of tasks and integration with other tools. - Credentials Management: The software simplifies password management by allowing sessions to reference global sets of credentials, facilitating easier updates and compliance with password change policies. - File Transfer Integration: SecureCRT integrates with SecureFX, enabling secure file transfers using SFTP, Xmodem, Ymodem, Zmodem, or Kermit protocols. Primary Value and User Solutions: SecureCRT addresses the critical need for secure and efficient remote access to business applications on UNIX, Linux, or VMS systems from various platforms. By providing a rich set of emulation options, comprehensive protocol support, and advanced session management features, it enhances productivity and simplifies the management of multiple sessions. The integration of scripting capabilities and automation tools reduces manual effort, while robust security protocols ensure data integrity and compliance with standards such as FIPS 140-2. SecureCRT is an essential tool for IT professionals seeking a reliable and feature-rich terminal emulation solution. 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