Windows

Instructions for creating an SSH key on Windows

With these instructions you can create a new key. The easiest way to do this under Windows is with PuTTY Key Generator.

Download: PuTTY Key Generator

Open the downloaded file and follow the steps below:

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  1. Enter here 4096 as encryption strength.
  2. Select Key in the upper bar.
  3. After the menu is opened, select SSH-2 RSA key .
  4. Select RSA as Type of key to generate .
  5. Click on Generate .

Move your mouse pointer within the key panel randomly back and forth until the progress indicator is at the end.

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The mouse pointer is included in the random value generation of your new key.

If the key is generated, further fields and buttons appear:

  • Key comment : Please enter your e-mail address
  • Key passphrase : Enter a new secure password here. It will be used to access the server.
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Keep the password safe and do not pass it on!

  • Save private key : With this button you store your private key on your drive.
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Save the key file carefully! No one should get access to it.

  • Save public key : With this button you save your public key.
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The public file can be passed on.

  • Public key for pasting into OpenSSH authorized_keys file : Please copy the whole text contained in this field and send it to secure@support.ratepay.com