MobaXterm SSH Key

MobaXterm is a powerful remote computing tool that provides secure access to remote servers using various protocols like SSH, Telnet, RDP, and more. One of the most important security features in MobaXterm is the use of SSH keys. SSH keys are a type of security authentication method that uses cryptographic keys to authenticate access to a server.

This article will cover the basics of using SSH keys in MobaXterm, including how to generate and use SSH keys.

Generating an SSH Key in MobaXterm:

To generate an SSH key in MobaXterm, follow these steps:

1. Open MobaXterm and click on the "Session" button in the top-left corner of the window.
2. Select "SSH" in the left-hand pane.
3. In the "Remote host" field, enter the hostname or IP address of the server you want to connect to.
4. In the "Username" field, enter your username for that server.
5. Under the "Advanced SSH settings" section, click on the "SSH-browser" button.
6. In the "SSH-browser" window, select the "SSH keys" tab.
7. Click the "Generate" button.
8. In the "Generate SSH key" window, select the type of key you want to generate (RSA or DSA) and the key size (2048 or 4096).
9. Click "Generate" to create the key pair.
10. Once the key pair has been generated, you can copy the public key to your server by clicking the "Copy to clipboard" button.

Using an SSH Key in MobaXterm:

To use an SSH key in MobaXterm, follow these steps:

1. Open MobaXterm and click on the "Session" button in the top-left corner of the window.
2. Select "SSH" in the left-hand pane.
3. In the "Remote host" field, enter the hostname or IP address of the server you want to connect to.
4. In the "Username" field, enter your username for that server.
5. Under the "Advanced SSH settings" section, click on the "SSH-browser" button.
6. In the "SSH-browser" window, select the "SSH keys" tab.
7. Click on the "Use" button next to the key you want to use.
8. Click "OK" to save your changes and connect to the server.

More Examples:

MobaXterm also allows you to manage multiple SSH keys for different servers. You can add, remove, and edit SSH keys in the "SSH keys" tab of the "SSH-browser" window. To add an SSH key, simply click the "Import" button and select the key file you want to add.

To remove an SSH key, select the key you want to remove and click the "Remove" button. To edit an SSH key, select the key you want to edit and click the "Edit" button.

SSH keys are an essential security feature in MobaXterm that provide a more secure way to connect to remote servers. With MobaXterm, it's easy to generate and use SSH keys to authenticate access to your servers. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can get started with using SSH keys in MobaXterm today.

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