"Running Python Scripts on Putty: A Step-by-Step Guide"

If you need to run a Python script on a remote server, Putty is a great tool to use. Putty is a free and open-source terminal emulator, serial console and network file transfer application, which can be used to connect to remote servers over SSH, Telnet, or Rlogin protocols. In this blog, we will guide you through the steps needed to run a Python script on Putty.

### Step 1: Log in to your remote server using Putty

Before you can run your Python script, you need to log in to your remote server using Putty. Launch Putty, and enter the IP address or hostname of your remote server in the "Host Name" field. Then, select the appropriate protocol (SSH, Telnet, or Rlogin), and click the "Open" button to start the session.

### Step 2: Navigate to the directory containing your Python script

Once you have logged in to your remote server using Putty, you need to navigate to the directory containing your Python script. Use the `cd` command to change the working directory to the appropriate directory. For example, if your Python script is located in the `/home/user/scripts` directory, you can navigate to it using the following command:

```

cd /home/user/scripts

```

### Step 3: Check that Python is installed

Before you can run your Python script, you need to ensure that Python is installed on your remote server. You can check if Python is installed by running the following command:

```

python --version

```

This will display the version of Python that is installed on your remote server, if any.

### Step 4: Run your Python script

Once you have navigated to the directory containing your Python script and verified that Python is installed, you can run your Python script using the following command:

```

python script_file.py

```

Replace `script_file.py` with the name of your Python script file. This will execute the script and display the output in your Putty terminal.

### Conclusion

Running a Python script on a remote server can be a little tricky, but with Putty it's actually pretty straightforward. By following the steps outlined in this blog, you should be able to run your Python script on a remote server using Putty without any issues. Good luck!