To edit the file in vim, type the following command: Table of contents Introduction Install PuTTY Install WinSCP Creating a key Copying your key to a server From UT VPN, UT wireless, or CS network From off-campus Using WinSCP with your new key Using ssh-agent (optional) Additional information For instructions on adding SSH keys for other platforms, visit this FAQ.
Converting SSH keys for WinSCP¶ If you want to use WinSCP as an SFTP client to connect to your Acquia Cloud servers, you must convert your SSH key into a format compatible with WinSCP. For Key passphrase you can secure your private key with a passphrase that is required to use the key. The WinSCP software uses cryptographical methods, integrated in SSH to protect your login details and private information. The authorized_keys file in SSH specifies the SSH keys that can be used for logging into the user account for which the file is configured. Using a text editor, create a file in which to store your private key. You can also opt to not use a passphrase, depending on your security preferences. WinSCP can now import PuTTY profiles, but separate login is still required for each. PuTTY uses its own file format for SSH keys. Public key authentication. To convert your key into the required .ppk format, you can use PuTTYgen . WinSCP (Windows Secure Copy) is an open source SecureFTP client for Windows. The PuTTYgen tool can be used for generating new keys and converting between .ppk files and other key … This example uses the file deployment_key.txt. Introduction As of April 12, 2019, SSH keys are required when
It allows secure file transfers between the client's local computer and the remote server. Authorized_keys File in SSH. If you apply a passphrase, then the default behavior is that WinSCP prompta you for the passphrase whenever you use that private key, somewhat defeating the main purpose of using the keys. For more information about generating a key on Linux or macOS, see Connect to a server by using SSH on Linux or Mac OS X. Log in with a private key. The keys are stored in .ppk files.
Your private key. It is a highly important configuration file, as it configures permanent access using SSH keys and needs proper management..