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# SSH key

The **SSH key** entry in Remote Desktop Manager allows users to securely manage SSH keys used for authentication in remote sessions. SSH key entries can be configured in one of three ways:

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMW6014_2026_1.png)

<table><thead><tr><th width="206.800048828125">OPTIONS</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Generate new SSH key</strong></td><td>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.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Import SSH key</strong></td><td>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.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Link local SSH key</strong></td><td>Allow the linking of an SSH key stored locally on the machine without importing it directly into Remote Desktop Manager.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### General tab

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMW6017_2026_1.png)

<table><thead><tr><th width="166.7999267578125">SETTINGS</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Entry type</strong></td><td><ul><li><strong>File (local)</strong>: Point to an SSH key file stored locally.</li><li><strong>Embedded data</strong>: Store the key data directly within the entry.</li><li><strong>My personal SSH key</strong>: Reference a personal SSH key configured within Remote Desktop Manager.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Save passphrase</strong></td><td>Checkbox to enable saving the passphrase associated with the private key, if applicable.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Private key</strong></td><td>Depending on the entry type, this field can either accept a private key file or allow embedding the key directly.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Public key</strong></td><td>Optional field for entering the public key associated with the private key.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Login name tab

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMW6018_2026_1.png)

{% hint style="info" %}
If the ***Username*** and ***Password*** fields are configured here, they will take precedence over the same fields in any supported entry that links to this SSH key entry (e.g., an SSH terminal entry).
{% endhint %}

<table><thead><tr><th width="121.99993896484375">SETTINGS</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Username</strong></td><td>This username will be used when authenticating SSH sessions.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Password</strong></td><td>Enter the password associated with the username. Generate a password or use the <a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/tools/password/">Password generator</a>. The password can be revealed or hidden by clicking the eye icon.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### SSH key agent tab

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMW6019_2026_1.png)

<table><thead><tr><th width="311.60003662109375">SETTING</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Automatically load to SSH key agent</strong></td><td>Enable or disable automatic loading of the SSH key into an SSH key agent.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Certificate tab

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMW6016_2026_1.png)

<table><thead><tr><th width="168.4000244140625">SETTING</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>No certificate</strong></td><td>Do not attach a certificate.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>File (Local)</strong></td><td>Use a certificate stored locally.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Embedded data</strong></td><td>Store the certificate directly within the entry.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Fingerprints tab

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMW6020_2026_1.png)

<table><thead><tr><th width="171.5999755859375">SETTINGS</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>MD5</strong></td><td>Display the MD5 hash fingerprint.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>SHA1</strong></td><td>Display the SHA-1 hash fingerprint.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>SHA256</strong></td><td>Display the SHA-256 hash fingerprint.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Comment</strong></td><td>Display the comment added in the Comment field of the Generate a new SSH key window.</td></tr></tbody></table>

### See also

* [Devolutions Academy - Create and manage SSH Key entry](https://academy.devolutions.net/student/page/2590927-create-and-manage-ssh-key-entry?sid_i=1)
* [Devolutions Academy – Manage SSH key with SSH key agent in RDM](https://academy.devolutions.net/student/activity/2591723-manage-ssh-key-with-ssh-key-agent-in-rdm)


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