Description
The private key settings apply to Built-in SSH and Built-in SSH Shell. They allow you to provide a key file instead of a password for SSH connections.
Private Key
Settings
OPTION |
DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
Private Key Type |
Select between: •No private key: No private key will be sent. •File: Allows you to select a key file to submit as credentials. •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. •Repository: Allows you to specify a repository for the private key. |
Repository |
Select an existing private key entry. Available when Repository private key type is selected. |
Passphrase |
Indicate a passphrase to use. |
Prompt for passphrase |
Always prompt for passphrase when connecting to SSH or SSH Shell. |
File |
Name of the file containing the key. You can use environment variables as in the screen capture above. |
Private key Data |
Indicate the private key data to use. It is possible to either paste the data or retrieve it from a file on your computer. |