Generate an SSH key on Windows using PuTTY

Generate an SSH key on Windows using PuTTY

First of all, you must download the SSH client PuTTY. We provide this link so that you can download the client. You can follow the guide SSH Key Update to see step by step how to install it.

Once installed, you must run the application puttygen.exe:


The Puttygen window will open. Go to “Parameters” and choose RSA, then press Generate 


You must move the mouse randomly on the program screen so that the key can be generated.


In Key comment we recommend assigning a name that identifies the access (this is useful when you use several SSH keys).
The Key passphrase is the password used to protect your key. You will be asked for it when connecting via SSH.



Once you have filled in all the fields, you must save the public and private keys on your device by clicking Save public key and Save private key respectively.



You will need to select the folder where you want to save these keys.