Configure an SSH key entry

The SSH Key entry in Remote Desktop Manager allows users to securely manage SSH keys used for authentication in remote sessions.

Create a new SSH key entry

1. Open Remote Desktop Manager.

2. Create an entry.

3. Go to the Credential management section, and select SSH key.

4. Click Select to create a new entry for SSH key credentials.

   

5. Three options are available.

   

   
   
   • Generate new SSH key: Allow the creation of a new SSH key pair directly within Remote Desktop Manager. Parameters such as the key type, size, fingerprint, and passphrase for security can be specified.
     
   • Import SSH key: Enable the import of an existing SSH key into Remote Desktop Manager. If a key pair has already been generated outside of Remote Desktop Manager, this option adds it to the credentials list.
     
   • Link local SSH key: Allow the linking of an SSH key stored locally on the machine without importing it directly into Remote Desktop Manager.

6. After selecting an option, the Add SSH key window opens.

7. Enter a name and select a folder.

General tab

SETTING	DESCRIPTION
Entry type	Dropdown with options to define how the SSH key will be used: File (local): Point to an SSH key file stored locally. Embedded data: Store the key data directly within the entry. My personal SSH key: Reference a personal SSH key configured within Remote Desktop Manager.
Save passphrase	Checkbox to enable saving the passphrase associated with the private key, if applicable.
Private key	Depending on the entry type, this field can either accept a private key file or allow embedding the key directly.
Public key	Optional field for entering the public key associated with the private key.

Login name tab

SSH key agent tab

Fingerprints tab