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
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Open Remote Desktop Manager.
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Create an entry.
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Go to the Credential management section, and select SSH key.
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Click Select to create a new entry for SSH key credentials.
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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.
- 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.
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After selecting an option, the Add SSH key window opens.
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Enter a name and select a folder.
General tab
SETTING | DESCRIPTION |
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Entry type | Dropdown with options to define how the SSH key will be used:
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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
SETTING | DESCRIPTION |
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Username | This username will be used when authenticating SSH sessions. |
Password | Enter the password associated with the username. Generate a password or use the Password generator. The password can be revealed or hidden by clicking the eye icon. |
SSH key agent tab
SETTING | DESCRIPTION |
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Automatically load to SSH key agent | Enable or disable automatic loading of the SSH key into an SSH key agent. |
Fingerprints tab
SETTING | DESCRIPTION |
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MD5 | Display the MD5 hash fingerprint. |
SHA1 | Display the SHA-1 hash fingerprint. |
SHA256 | Display the SHA-256 hash fingerprint. |
Comment | Display the comment added in the Comment field of the Generate a new SSH key window. |