SSH Keys FAQ Can I use multiple SSH keys with SFTP?
#Create ssh keys password
You should now be able to connect without a password using the key pair generated and stored above. There are many ways to do this, depending on the software. Import the private key into your SFTP software on your local machine. When prompted, select the public key generated in step 2 above.ġ0. Follows the steps above in Generating your SSH Keys and select Import a public key from a file.ĩ. Navigate to the USERS page and select SSH KEYS.Ĩ. Log into your ExaVault account as an admin user through a web browser.ħ. When prompted, click the Yes button if you do not want to include a passphrase on the key.Ħ. Take note of the name and location of this file.ĥ. When prompted move the mouse over the blank area in the application.Ĥ. Confirm that the number of bits is set to 2048.Show Meģ. Under the Parameters section, confirm that the type of key is set to RSA. Under the Key menu, verify that the key is set to SSH-2 RSA key. This application is installed as part of the PuTTy installation. When installing, use the default settings for installation.Ģ. Install the 32-bit version of the application.
#Create ssh keys install
Download and install the PuTTy application from. A record of the newly created key pair for the user will be listed in the Active Keys table.Īlternatively, if you are on the USERS page reviewing a specific user, you can:ġ. If you have generated the SSH key pair on behalf of one of your client(s), you can securely send the private key file to your client using the file sharing feature in your ExaVault account.ħ. The private key that was downloaded will need to be stored on the computer of the client selected in step 3.Your browser will automatically download the private key as a file named key.txt to the default location on your local machine - typically the Downloads folder.If you select Automatically generate a key pair… Paste in your public key: If you have a public key in the format of a string of text that can be copied, you can use this option to paste the key text directly without the need to create and upload a file.Ħ.Use the SELECT FILE button to browse your local machine and upload the public key file. Import a public key from a file: If selecting this option, you have received a file for the public key for the username you selected in step 4.When selected, ExaVault will generate the SSH key pair. Automatically generate a key pair (Recommended): This is the easiest option.Select how you will generate the key pair for the username selected: In the Create A New SSH Key window, type to search for a username or use the dropdown arrow to select a user from the list.ĥ. Click SSH KEYS from the top navigation bar.Ĥ. On the left navigation bar, click Users.Ģ.