How to Create SSH Key Pair by Using PuTTY?

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How to Create SSH Key Pair by Using PuTTY?

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Generating an SSH key pair using PuTTY is essential process in securing remote connections. PuTTY a terminal emulator, has a key generation tool called PuTTYgen.

This tool generates a pair of cryptographic keys – a public key to share with servers, and a private key to securely authenticating your identity. The SSH key pair ensures a secure and encrypted connection between your local system and a remote server.

Supplies

Make ensure that PuTTY is installed on your operating system.

Open PuTTYgen

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PuTTYgen is built in the PuTTY installation. Open it after completing the installation process.

Open PuTTYgen, go to Start menu>All Program>PuTTY>PuTTYgen

Generate SSH Key Pair

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Select the key type and number of bits of the key.

Click the "Generate" button, to start the process. Continuously moving the mouse to create the more complexity on the key.


Set Passphrase and Save Key

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St the passphrase on the key to enhance the security of the key.

Click on save public key and save private key to save the public and private key, save them in secure location.


Also check how to add an layer of security to the connection by using Tor as a Proxy.