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TheSteam Deckis an incredibly versatile piece of hardware that serves gamers and portable PC users. Sincethe Steam Deck has a desktop modethat allows users to do more than just play their favorite games, it should not be surprising that said users will want to access files on the internal storage remotely for various purposes.
The Steam Deck runs a version of Linuxthat allows users to utilizeSecure Shell, or SSH for short, a protocol for accessing data remotely and securely. However, many Steam Deck owners do not know how to enable and use this handy feature. Keeping this in mind, this guide will cover everything there is to know about enabling and using SSH on the Steam Deck, along with other useful information.
Steps For Enabling SSH On The Steam Deck
To enable SSH on your Steam Deck, you need to follow these simple steps:
Avoid deleting or moving system files toprevent corrupting the OS.
How To Disable SSH On The Steam Deck
To disable SSH on your Steam Deck, follow these steps instead:
How To Use SSH To Connect To The Steam Deck
Once SSH is enabled, you can use a third-party application to access data remotely, such asWarpinator. You must install Warpinator on your Steam Deck and PC and launch them simultaneously. Then, transferring data between the devices is as simple as 1-2-3.
On the flip side, if you have aLinux PC, you will not need to install a third-party application. All you need to do is access the file manager and enter the following directory: sftp://deck@steamdeck in the address bar. After that, you must enter the password you set before for the connection to go through.
