Secure Shell Key Properties

The descriptions in this section apply to all SSH keys.

To view properties of a SSH key:

  • Select the Secure Shell key from the main window,
  • Double click on it or choose Properties from the toolbar,
  • Select the Details tab.

7.1. Propiedades

Pegada dixital

A pegada dixital é unha cadea de caracteres única que identifica exactamente unha chave.

Algorithm

Specifies the encryption algorithm used to generate a key.

Location

This is the location where the private key has been stored.

Forza

Indica a lonxitude en bits da chave. En xeral canto máis larga sea a chave, máis seguranza fornecerá.

A long key is not enough to make up for the use of a weak passphrase.

7.2. Deleting a Secure Shell Key

To delete a Secure Shell key:

  • Select the SSH key from the main window,
  • Right click on it and choose Delete key or choose Edit ▸ Delete Key.