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Host Keys

Public host keys used in remote host authentication process can be managed using the Host Keys page of the Settings dialog. The keys are listed in the host key file list.


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Figure : The Host Keys page of the Settings dialog.

  • View

    Select a host key file from the host key file list and click the View button to display a host key. Alternatively you can just double-click on the key file name.

  • Export Key

    Select a host key and click the Export Key button to export a host key. The Select Folder dialog will open, allowing you to specify the target location.

  • Import Key

    Click the Import Key button to import a host key. The Import Hostkeys - Select Files dialog will open, allowing you to locate the host key to be imported.

  • Delete

    Select a host key file from the host key file list and click the Delete button to delete the key.

Host key file list

The host keys in your possession are displayed in the host key file list (located above the buttons on the Host Keys page).

  • Host Name

    The Host Name column displays the host names of your host keys.

  • Port

    The Port column displays the ports used by the connections associated with each host key.

  • File Name

    The File Name column displays the file name of each host key file.

  • Fingerprint

    The Fingerprint column displays the fingerprint of each host key file. The fingerprint is represented using the SSH Babble format, and it consists of a pronounceable sets of five lowercase letters separated by dashes.

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