Description
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This entry is used to define and configure a Private Key credential entry. |
The private keys allows users to authenticate on a remote device using a pair of encrypted public/private key pair. The private key authentication is a very secure authentication approach as long as the private key remains secret.
Settings
General
Private Key - General
OPTION |
DESCRIPTION |
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Private key type |
Select the private key type to use. Select between: •No private key: No private key will be sent. •File: link the private key file from your computer. •Data: Allows you to specify the textual data of the key. This results in the key being stored within the entry itself and eases distribution. |
Passphrase |
Enter the private key passphrase. |
View |
Click on the view icon to view your password. Click on the hide icon to hide your password. |
Password Generator |
Click on the icon to display the Password Generator. |
Prompt for passphrase |
Always ask for passphrase when connecting. |
Username |
Override the entry's username. Available only when using File or Data private key type. |
Password |
Override the entry's password. Available only when using File or Data private key type. |
File |
Select the private key file. Only available when using the File private key type. |
Private Key |
Enter the textual data of the private key. It is possible to either paste the data or retrieve it from a file on your computer. Available only when using the Data private key type. |
Save private key |
Save the private key data to a file. |
View private key |
Display the private key data in a new window. |
Clear |
Clear the content of the private key. |
Paste |
Paste the clipboard's content into the private key. |
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Password
Advanced
Private Key - Advanced tab
OPTION |
DESCRIPTION |
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Automatically load to key agent |
Automatically load your Private Key in the Key Agent Manager. |