Copy text from putty terminal linux

PuTTY is one of the most popular open-source terminal emulators and network file transfer applications in the market. Despite its wide usage and over 20 years of circulation, certain basic features of the software are unclear for many users.

One such feature is the ability to copy-paste commands.

Putty copy file command

If you find yourself struggling to insert commands from other sources, here’s a guide to help you figure out how to copy and paste commands in PuTTY.

How to Copy and Paste in PuTTY

Do Ctrl + C and Ctrl + V Commands Work in PuTTY?

Unfortunately, the most popular Windows commands for copy and paste do not work in the emulator.

The particular reason behind this absence is unknown, but there are still other ways to enter the same code without using conventional methods.

Method 1: Copying and Pasting within PuTTY

As mentioned before, in PuTTY, the commands for copy and paste are useless, and they may even end up having negative effects.

Here’s how you can properly transfer and recreate code within PuTTY.

1. Open the emulator and by placing your mouse below the code, click and dr