1. It’s important to create a backup of your private key since it cannot be retrieved if lost.

  2. To connect to an existing server using your SSH key, you must first add the public key to the authorized_keys file. Additionally, you have the option to add the public key to your Hostereo account.

Install OpenSSH on Windows 10

The OpenSSH client is an installable component for Windows 10 1809.

  1. Launch Settings then go to Apps > Apps and Features > Manage Optional Features.
  2. Scan this list to see if OpenSSH Client is already installed. If not, then click Add a feature.
  3. Locate OpenSSH Client, then click Install.
  4. Optionally, you can also install OpenSSH Client with PowerShell.

Once you’ve installed OpenSSH, follow the instructions above to create your SSH key.

Create an SSH Key on Windows with PuTTYgen

To create an SSH key on Windows using PuTTYgen, follow these steps:

  1. Download the latest version of the PuTTY utilities, preferably the MSI Windows Installer package.
  2. Install the package and launch PuTTYgen.
  3. Select EdDSA for the key type from the bottom of the program window.
  4. Set “Curve to use for generating this key” to Ed25519 (255 bits) in the lower-right corner.
  5. Click on the Generate button and move the mouse in the blank area to generate some random data.
  6. Enter a Key comment to make it easier to identify your key later.
  7. It’s important to keep your private key secure from unauthorized access. We recommend setting up a Key passphrase to protect your SSH key.