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Host Keys

Public host keys used in server authentication (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.

Figure : The Host Keys page of the Settings dialog.

Public host key file list

The host keys in your possession are displayed in the public host key file list (located above the buttons on the Public 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.

Buttons:

• 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 remove the key.