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# SSH key manager (local)

The SSH key manager (local) is a tool designed to simplify and centralize the management of local SSH keys. It is located in the ribbon of Remote Desktop Manager under ***Tools***.

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To learn more about the SSH key agent, [click here](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/tools/key-agent-manager/).
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![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMW4242_2025_1.png)

#### Settings

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMW4243_2025_1.png)

<table><thead><tr><th width="233">SETTINGS</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><em><strong>Copy public key</strong></em></td><td>Copy the public key content to the clipboard.</td></tr><tr><td><em><strong>SSH key generator</strong></em></td><td>Generate an SSH key.</td></tr><tr><td><em><strong>Details</strong></em></td><td>Display an overview about the SSH key.</td></tr><tr><td><em><strong>Name</strong></em></td><td>The identifier or label for each key.</td></tr><tr><td><em><strong>Comment</strong></em></td><td>This field can include comments associated with each key.</td></tr><tr><td><em><strong>Algorithm</strong></em></td><td>The encryption algorithm used for the key.</td></tr><tr><td><em><strong>Format</strong></em></td><td>The file format of the key.</td></tr><tr><td><em><strong>Private key</strong></em></td><td>Display if a private key file is available.</td></tr><tr><td><em><strong>Key is encrypted</strong></em></td><td>Show whether the private key is passphrase-protected.</td></tr><tr><td><em><strong>Key size</strong></em></td><td>The size of the encryption key.</td></tr><tr><td><em><strong>Public key</strong></em></td><td>The associated public key file for each entry.</td></tr><tr><td><em><strong>Creation date</strong></em></td><td>The date and time when each key was created.</td></tr><tr><td><em><strong>Fingerprint (MD5)</strong></em></td><td>The MD5 fingerprint for each key.</td></tr><tr><td><em><strong>Fingerprint (SHA-1)</strong></em></td><td>The SHA-1 fingerprint for each key.</td></tr><tr><td><em><strong>Fingerprint (SHA-256)</strong></em></td><td>The SHA-256 fingerprint for each key.</td></tr><tr><td><em><strong>Category</strong></em></td><td>The category of the SSH key (<em><strong>Public</strong></em> or <em><strong>Private</strong></em>).</td></tr></tbody></table>

The summary section at the bottom left provides an overview of the keys.

<table><thead><tr><th width="144">SETTINGS</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><em><strong>Total</strong></em></td><td>The total number of keys managed.</td></tr><tr><td><em><strong>Unsecure</strong></em></td><td>Displays the number of unsecured keys (SSH keys without encryption).</td></tr><tr><td><em><strong>Vulnerable</strong></em></td><td>Indicates if any SSH keys are vulnerable.</td></tr></tbody></table>


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