How to resolve 'SSH command not found' error when setting up PuTTYgen on Mac?

Hello, users,



I have tried to setup PuTTYgen on my Mac Pro M2. I tried many times on the terminal code, but it shows the SSH command not found. So, how can solve this problem?



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MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 15.5

Posted on May 30, 2025 8:44 AM

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Posted on May 30, 2025 10:56 AM

Check your PATH:

  • The ssh executable might be installed but not in a directory included in your shell's PATH environment variable.
  • In your Terminal, type echo $PATH to see the directories in your PATH.
  • Ensure that /usr/bin (where ssh is typically located) or the Homebrew installation path (e.g., /opt/homebrew/bin for Apple Silicon or /usr/local/bin for Intel) is included.
  • If not, you might need to add it to your shell configuration file (e.g., ~/.zshrc or ~/.bash_profile).


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May 30, 2025 10:56 AM in response to parvezmaruf

Check your PATH:

  • The ssh executable might be installed but not in a directory included in your shell's PATH environment variable.
  • In your Terminal, type echo $PATH to see the directories in your PATH.
  • Ensure that /usr/bin (where ssh is typically located) or the Homebrew installation path (e.g., /opt/homebrew/bin for Apple Silicon or /usr/local/bin for Intel) is included.
  • If not, you might need to add it to your shell configuration file (e.g., ~/.zshrc or ~/.bash_profile).


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