How to Create a New Session in Mobaxterm

# 1.1 What is Mobaxterm?

Mobaxterm is a full-featured terminal software that integrates a variety of remote network tools, supporting protocols such as SSH, Telnet, RDP, etc., ***pared to traditional terminal software, Mobaxterm offers more powerful and convenient features, such as session management, shortcut key customization, plugin support, etc. With Mobaxterm, users can complete various remote connections within one interface, eliminating the hassle of frequently switching tools and improving work efficiency. Overall, Mobaxterm is a powerful remote tool suitable for users who need to frequently perform remote connections.

# 2. Preparation Work

Before starting to use Mobaxterm, you need to complete some preparation work, including downloading and installing Mobaxterm, configuring basic settings, and setting up SSH keys. The following will introduce these preparations step by step.

#### 2.1 Download and Install Mobaxterm

First, go to the official Mobaxterm website (***

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*** "Settings" option in the top menu bar, click to enter the settings page. In the settings, you can adjust the interface language, appearance, and other personalized settings to suit your habits and needs.

#### 2.3 Set Up SSH Keys

To ensure a secure connection, setting up SSH keys is an indispensable step. First, generate an SSH key pair. In Mobaxterm, click the "Mobaxterm" button on the toolbar, select the "New SSH key..." option, follow the instructions to generate the key pair and save it to the specified location.

Next, add the public key to the ~/.ssh/authorized_keys file on the remote server, so that key verification can be performed. In this way, when you connect later, you can choose the SSH key verification method, improve security, and avoid the hassle of entering passwords.

Through the above preparations, you have laid a solid foundation for creating new sessions with Mobaxterm. Let's continue to learn how to quickly create new sessions.

# 3. **Quickly Create New Sessions**

Quickly creating new sessions is one of the important functions of the Mobaxterm tool, which can help users quickly and conveniently establish connections with remote hosts. In this chapter, we will详细介绍 how to use the Mobaxterm tool to quickly create new sessions and cover the configuration methods for different types of sessions.

#### 3.1 Open Mobaxterm Tool

Double-click to open the Mobaxterm tool on the desktop or in the application list. Once the program is fully loaded and the main interface appears, you can begin creating new sessions.

#### 3.2 Choose Session Type

In the top menu bar of the Mobaxterm main interface, click the "Session" button and select the desired session type from the dropdown menu, such as SSH session, Telnet session, or RDP session.

##### 3.2.1 SSH Session

If you want to create an SSH session, select the "SSH" option and continue to configure the connection parameters.

##### 3.2.2 Telnet Session

To create a Telnet session, select the "Telnet" option, and then fill in the host name, port, and other related information.

##### 3.2.3 RDP Session

To establish an RDP session, click the "RDP" option and enter the IP address or host name of the remote desktop host.

#### 3.3 Configure Connection Parameters

After entering the session type, fill in the corresponding connection parameters to correctly establish the connection.

##### 3.3.1 Enter Hostname or IP Address

Fill in the IP address or host name of the remote host in the corresponding input box.

##### 3.3.2 Enter Username

Enter the username you use on the remote host in the corresponding field.

##### 3.3.3 Choose Verification Method

Select an appropriate verification method based on the configuration of the remote host, such as password verification or SSH key verification.

#### 3.4 Connect to the Host

After filling in all connection parameters, click the "OK" or "Connect" button to connect to the remote host. Once the connection is successfully established, you can begin operating and transferring data in the session.

Through the above steps, you will master how to quickly create new sessions in Mobaxterm and be able to choose the appropriate session type according to different needs to achieve the connection to remote hosts.

# 4. Session Management Tips

When using Mobaxterm for remote connections, effective session management tips can help you handle connections and operations to different hosts more efficiently and improve work efficiency. The following are some tips on session management, including adding sessions to bookmarks, customizing the session appearance, and using multiple session tabs.

#### 4.1 Add Sessions to Bookmarks

Mobaxterm allows users to save frequently used sessions to bookmarks for quick access and management. Follow these steps to add sessions to bookmarks:

1. Open the Mobaxterm tool and find the "Sessions" tab on the main interface.
2. Right-click on the session you want to add, and select "Add sessions to Bookmarks".
3. Enter a suitable name, and click the "OK" button to add the session to the bookmarks.
4. You can see the added session in the "Bookmarks" tab on the main interface.

With bookmarks, you can easily and quickly access your常用 sessions, saving the hassle of re-configuring connection parameters every time.

#### 4.2 Customize Session Appearance

##### 4.2.1 Change Font and Colors

In Mobaxterm, you can customize the appearance of sessions according to your preferences and needs, including font and color settings. Here's how to change the font and colors:

# Modify the font in the session
set font "Consolas, 10"
# Modify the foreground and background colors
set foreground "White"
set background "DarkBlue"

By modifying these settings, you can adjust the appearance of the session window to better suit your personal preferences.

##### 4.2.2 Customize Background

In addition to adjusting colors and fonts, Mobaxterm also provides the function of setting a custom background. You can choose your favorite image as the background of the session window, making your work environment more personalized.

The following is a code example for setting the background image of the session window:

# Set the background image of the session window
set background-image "path/to/image.jpg"

By customizing the background, you can add some personalized elements to the session window, making work more enjoyable and comfortable.

#### 4.3 Multiple Session Tabs

In Mobaxterm, you can manage multiple sessions simultaneously by using multiple session tabs, quickly switching between different hosts. Here's how to use multiple session tabs:

##### 4.3.1 Switch Tabs

1. You can see multiple session tabs at the top of the Mobaxterm interface.
2. Click on different tabs to switch to the corresponding session.
3. With tabs, you can manage multiple sessions in one window at the same time, which is convenient and fast.

##### 4.3.2 Split Tabs

If you need to view the content of different sessions simultaneously in the same window, you can use the split tab function of Mobaxterm. Follow these steps to split tabs:

1. Right-click on a tab and select "Split Terminal -> Vertical" or "Split Terminal -> Horizontal".
2. The session window will be split into two parts, displaying the content of different sessions.
3. You can independently operate different sessions in the split tabs, improving work efficiency.

By using multiple session tabs and the split function, you can manage multiple sessions more flexibly, meeting the needs of different work scenarios.

# 5. **Advanced Features and Customization**

In this chapter, we will explore how to use Mobaxterm's advanced features and perform customized configurations to further enhance the efficiency and convenience of remote connections and operations.

#### 5.1 Using Mobaxterm Plugins

The plugin functionality of Mobaxterm is one of its powerful features, which can extend the tool's capabilities and meet more personalized needs of users.

1. **Installing Plugins**

- In the Mobaxterm tool, click "Settings" -> "Configuration" -> "Mobaxterm plugins".
- In the pop-up window, click "Online catalog", browse available plugins, and click to install.

2. **Configuring Plugins**

- After installation, find the corresponding plugin in "Settings" and configure it.
- You can set parameters according to the plugin's functionality to meet personalized needs.

#### 5.2 Customizing Shortcut Keys

By customizing shortcut keys, you can quickly execute specific operations, improving operational efficiency.

1. **Adding New Shortcut Keys**

- Go to "Settings" -> "Shortcuts".
- Click "Add a new shortcut", select the command and shortcut key you want to bind, and save the settings.

2. **Modifying Existing Shortcut Keys**

- In "Shortcuts", find the shortcut key you want to modify.
- Click on the corresponding shortcut key item, modify the bound command or shortcut key, and save the changes.

#### 5.3 Writing Scripts to Automate Operations

By writing scripts, you can automate a series of operations, improving work efficiency.

1. **Create a Script File**

# Create a new script file in Mobaxterm
touch myscript.sh

2. **Run Script Commands**

# Edit the script file and add the commands you need to execute
 nano myscript.sh

# After saving the file, run the script
bash myscript.sh

Through the above advanced features and customization configurations, users can extend the functionality of Mobaxterm according to personal needs, improve work efficiency, and achieve a more convenient remote operation experience.