Multi-session Handling

'Multi-session' enables users to work and move between sessions using the sessions tab or sessions bar while maintaining multiple connections in a single Xshell window.
To Open the Multiple Sessions in Single Xshell Window:

1. Open the Options dialog box.
2. Click the [Advanced] tab.
3. Check [Open multiple sessions in a single Xshell window] in [Session] options.
4. Save changes by clicking [OK].

To Create a New Connection in Sessions Tab:

1. Click the [+(Add Tab)] button at the far left of the sessions tab.
2. Select one from sessions list. The selected session is opened in a new tab.

To Create New Connection in Sessions Bar:

1. Click an icon at the far left of the sessions bar.
2. Select one from the sessions list. The selected session is opened in a new tab.

• Note
  To create a new connection, use a session as described in 'Session Management' or try a connectionwithout a session.

To Connect with a Remote Computer by Entering a Command in Local Shell:

1. To open a local shell, click the [+(Add Tab)] button of the sessions tab and select [Local Shell] or double-click a blank in the sessions tab.
2. In the local command prompt, connect to a remote computer using commands, such as ssh, telnet and sftp. For details on using command, enter '?'.

• Note
  For detailed information on local commands, see 'Xshell Local Command'.

To Move Between Sessions at Multi-session Connection:

1. Do one of the following:
   • Click a sessions tab.
   • Click a session button from the sessions bar.
   • Use Ctrl+Tab, Shift+Tab or Ctrl+Shift+Tab.
   • Move between sessions using Alt+'session number'.

To Connect with Session in New Xshell Window:

1. Select [New Terminal] from the [Window] menu or click the standard [New Terminal] button. A new Xshell window opens and connection is attempted with the same session information as the currently connected session.