When you connect to a remote computer repeatedly, you may find it helpful to create a session for the connection. A session allows you to connect easily to the remote computer with a single click or a command. If a session is already created, you can open it at the Sessions dialog box to connect to the remote computer.

To connect to a remote computer at the Sessions dialog box:

1. Open the Sessions dialog box.
2. Select the session you want to open.
3. Click Connect.
   Note: If you are already connected to a remote computer, a new Xshell session will appear for the new connection.

To connect to a remote computer at the local prompt:

1. Enter the following command at the Xshell local prompt.

   Xshell> open session

To connect to a remote computer with a shortcut:

1. Double-click the shortcut icon of a session.
   Note: For more information on creating a shortcut of a session, see Managing Sessions.