Key Generation - Enter Passphrase
On the Key Generation - Enter Passphrase page you can provide information describing the generated key pair, and protect the files with a passphrase.
Figure : Entering a passphrase for a newly generated key pair.
- File Name
Type a name for the key file in the File Name field.
- Comment
In the Comment field you can write a short comment that describes the key pair - you can for example describe the connection the files are used for. This field is not obligatory, but can be quite useful.
- Passphrase
Type a phrase that you have to enter when handling the key. This passphrase works in a similar way to a password and gives some protection for your private key.
Make the passphrase difficult to guess. Use at least 8 characters, both letters and numbers. Any punctuation characters can be used as well.
Memorize the passphrase carefully, and do not write it down.
- Passphrase
Type the passphrase again. This ensures that you have not made a typing error.
When you have typed in at least the file name and the passphrase (twice), you can click the Next button to proceed to the next phase.
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