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156. SFTP - Generating Public & Private Key

📘Generating Public and Private Keys with Passphrase


1- Download PuTTYgen Key Generator: https://www.puttygen.com/

2 - Install PuTTYgen and then open to generate a V2 - Public Key and Private Key (with Passphrase)

3 - Select the Following options

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'Parameters for saving key files'

4 - Select ‘GENERATE’ when ready to create keys

5 - Add Key Passphrase after key generated

6 - Save Public Key - This is to be used in the SFTP Server

7 - Save Private Key - This is to be used in the client connection (EzeScan)