SSH Drive Mounter
Version: 1.x | License: Freeware
What is SSH Drive Mounter?
SSH Drive Mounter mounts SFTP/SSH servers as Windows drives and also supports Dropbox integration.
Features
- SFTP/SSH as Drive: Mount server as drive letter
- Dropbox Integration: Mount Dropbox as drive
- Multiple Connections: Simultaneous connections to different servers
- Password or SSH Key: Flexible authentication
- Automount: Automatically connect drives at Windows startup
System Requirements
| Component | Requirement |
|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) |
| RAM | 2 GB minimum |
| Storage | 50 MB |
| Internet | Required for connection |
| SFTP Server | SSH access on target server |
| .NET | .NET 6.0 or higher |
| WinFsp | Installed automatically |
Set Up SFTP Connection
1 Start SSH Drive Mounter as administrator.
2 Click "New Connection".
3 Enter connection details:
- Name: Any name for the connection
- Host: Server address (e.g., server.example.com)
- Port: 22 (standard SSH port)
- Username: Your SSH username
- Authentication: Password or SSH private key
4 Select a drive letter (e.g., Z:).
5 Click "Connect".
Connect with SSH Key
- Create an SSH key with PuTTYgen or OpenSSH
- Save the private key as .ppk or .pem
- In SSH Drive Mounter: "Authentication" > "SSH Key"
- Specify path to private key
- Optional: Enter passphrase for encrypted keys
Mount Dropbox
1 Click "New Connection" > "Dropbox".
2 A browser window opens for Dropbox authorization.
3 Sign in to Dropbox and grant access.
4 A token is generated and automatically applied.
5 Select a drive letter.
6 Click "Connect".
Note: The Dropbox token is only valid for this PC. When using on multiple PCs, repeat the process.
Manage Multiple Connections
You can mount multiple drives simultaneously:
- Server 1 as drive S:
- Server 2 as drive T:
- Dropbox as drive D:
Each connection is displayed in the list with:
- Status (connected/disconnected)
- Free/Used storage space
- Option to disconnect
Set Up Automount
1 Right-click on a saved connection.
2 Enable "Connect automatically at startup".
3 Optional: Enable "Reconnect on connection loss".
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Solution |
|---|
| "Connection refused" |
Check host, port, and username. Is the server reachable? Check firewall. |
| "Authentication failed" |
Check password. For SSH key: Is the public key registered on the server? |
| "Drive not available" |
WinFsp not installed. Run program as administrator. |
| Slow transfer |
SFTP is slower than SMB. Check bandwidth to server. Enable compression. |
| Dropbox token invalid |
Token has expired. Delete connection and set up again. |
| Files not displayed |
Refresh with F5. For large folders, loading may take time. |
Security
- Passwords are stored encrypted (Windows Credential)
- SSH keys should be password protected
- Only connect to trusted servers
- For shared PCs: Configure automount with password entry
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Key | Function |
|---|
| Ctrl + N | New connection |
| Ctrl + D | Disconnect |
| Ctrl + R | Reconnect all |
| Del | Delete connection |
| F2 | Edit connection |