Start the key generation program. … Enter the path to the file that will hold the key. … Enter a passphrase for using your key. … Re-enter the passphrase to confirm it. … Check the results. … Copy the public key and append the key to the $HOME/.

How do I create a private Windows key?

1. Open the PuTTYgen program.
2. For Type of key to generate, select SSH-2 RSA.
3. Click the Generate button.
4. Move your mouse in the area below the progress bar. …
5. Type a passphrase in the Key passphrase field. …
6. Click the Save private key button to save the private key.

How do I create a private SSH key?

1. Run the ssh-keygen command. You can use the -t option to specify the type of key to create. …
2. The command prompts you to enter the path to the file in which you want to save the key. …
3. The command prompts you to enter a passphrase. …
4. When prompted, enter the passphrase again to confirm it.