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Putty Command: Setup Local Port Forwarding

Use for setup local port forwarding with Putty. Exact CLI syntax to setup local port forwarding using Putty.

When to use this: Use for setup local port forwarding with Putty.

Command Syntax

putty -ssh <username>@<hostname_or_ip> -L <local_port>:<destination_host>:<destination_port>

Command Breakdown

-ssh
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Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
-L
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Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.

FAQ

Purpose: Exact syntax to setup local port forwarding using Putty.

Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.

Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.

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