SecureCRT import as SSH sessions

Hello,

Thank you for contacting us on that matter!

What is the file format exported from SecureCRT? If it can be exported as a CSV file, it would then be possible to create an SSH Template in RDM and have your sessions imported as SSH entries instead of SecureCRT entries. For more information on that matter, please consult this link: https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/windows/commands/file/import/generic-csv-wizard/strategies-file-format/

Another alternative would be to use the "Edit (Special Actions)" feature along with the "Change Type" feature to convert the entries you imported into SSH entries. That being said, with the number of entries you imported, I would recommend trying this on only a small sample first to see if the conversation works properly.

To do this, select one of your SecureCRT entries, right-click -> Edit -> Edit (Special Actions) -> Change Type -> Choose "SSH Shell" from the list.

Let us know if you encounter any issues or require further assistance.

Best regards,

Hey James, thanks for the response!

Looks like SecureCRT exports as an XML file unfortunately and looking up some posts from the SecureCRT forums, there isn't a way to export as another format yet.

Trying the "Edit(Special Actions)" feature on a few sessions ends in an error. "Batch action could not be executed". Is there a log file somewhere that I can check to see why this action is failing?

Thanks!



***EDIT***
So I got around the fact that SecureCRT doesn't export as a .csv by using the SecureCRT import add-on within RDM, then exporting group as a .csv in RDM, and finally importing the RDM export .csv file. Only thing I had to do is add a column in the file with a header called "Connection Type" and the entries as SSHShell. Probably not the most ideal way of doing this but it still worked and saved me a ton of time.

Thanks for getting me on the right path here!

Hello,

Thank you for your swift reply and for this information.

I am glad to see that you have found a way to achieve what you are looking for.
Since it suits your needs, I would recommend using this method.

Do not hesitate to contact us again if you require further assistance.

Best regards,

@pearsonja6

Could you prive me a sample to improve the SecureCrt add-on? I think that SecureCRT import is should no longer be an add-on be here by default

Regards

I have hundreds of .ini files exported from SecureCRT and cannot seem to import them. Can you help?

I have also created an xls file with just the host names in it. When I import them, I get RDP sessions, and I want to import them as SSH sessions. I've tried creating a template, doesn't work. How can I simply import a list of host names as ssh sessions? Can I create a template out of an existing entry?

Hello @ivorlevene

Thank you for your response.

Could you please share your file template so I can run some tests on my end?

Best regards,

You can cancel this, I found an eloquent solution for all of this. For the benefit of the community, here's how you import a ton of entries into RDP:

1. Obtain a list of device names. This will only work if you are using FQDNs and not IP addresses to access your devices.
2. Right-click on the folder you wish to insert the entries.
3. Select "Import"-->"Import from Computer Wizard"
4. Change "import from" to Hostnames
5. Paste in your hostnames and click through to the end. You'll end up with a bunch of RDP entries (assuming you want SSH sessions).
6. Highlight all the imported hostnames.
7. Click Edit-->Edit Special.
8. Scroll all the way down to the bottom and select "Change Type"
9. Select "SSH Shell"

There you have it. A solution to import hostnames into the program.