The Tube for Windows

Name: The Tube
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: trilightzone

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 20, 2026

This tool automatically configures web applications and email clients to use SSH tunnels for secure browsing and email transfer. It supports a wide range of popular software.

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4.5

Pros
- Auto-configures applications for SSH tunneling
- Supports browsing, SMTP, POP3, and IMAP
- Works with major web browsers and email clients
- Fully unrestricted tool for SSH tunneling needs
- Compatible with any SSH capable host
Cons
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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: January 31, 2012

Latest update: February 20, 2026

Version: 1.0

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows Server
Windows XP
Windows 2000
Windows 2003

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 288

Downloads Last Week: 0

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5/5

1 User Votes

Great portable ssh tool to tunnel traffic securely !
rawminitorFebruary 6, 2012
Pros
So far i was using the more known ssh clients which took too much time to setup quickly when working in remote places. The Tube has a nice interface which can automatically configure my browser to use a ssh tunnel to reach a proxy. Or use it as a kind of netcat for ssh to create custom ssh tunnels to guide specific traffic for special applications.
Cons
I did not see yet a disadvantage as it does what it says. Once i contacted trilightzone support to check an issue which turned out to be a matter of adjusting the firewall rules.
Summary

Developer’s Description

By trilightzone

Auto-configure Web applications to SSH tunnels of your choice for browsing, SMTP, POP3, or IMAP.

The Tube allows you to auto-configure Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express, Mozilla Thunderbird, Internet Explorer, Mozilla, Opera, Firefox to ssh tunnels of your choice for browsing, smtp, pop3,imap and more. This is a full unrestricted working tool for all your SSH Tunneling needs. Can be used for any SSH capable host where you wish to tunnel through.

The Tube for Windows

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