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Connect to a remote server from PyCharm

Last modified: 05 December 2024

Since working remotely became a necessity, PyCharm offers the Remote Development functionality to help you code, run, debug, and deploy your projects remotely.

JetBrains Gateway is used as an entry point to connect to a remote server via SSH. It launches JetBrains Client, which is a thin client that enables you to work with your remote project.

JetBrains Gateway

You can use one of the following ways to launch JetBrains Gateway:

  • Use PyCharm and the enabled Remote Development Gateway plugin in it. In this case, when you open the PyCharm welcome screen, the Remote Development option will be available immediately and you can connect to your remote server using SSH.

    PyCharm welcome screen
  • Install JetBrains Gateway using the JetBrains Toolbox App.

    Toolbox
  • Manually download and install JetBrains Gateway app.

    Depending on your local OS, use one of the following installers:

    Download the JetBrains Gateway 2021.3 .dmg.