Create SSH Host Key

This page is used to create an SSH host key for an SSH listener.

  • Name. Enter a name for the key. This name is for your reference and is never displayed to users.
  • Type. The type of key, DSA or RSA, that you want to generate is displayed here.
  • Passphrase (optional). Enter a passphrase to encrypt the key.
  • Confirm passphrase (optional). Re- enter the same passphrase as above.
  • Key size. Select the key size for the key. A higher key size creates a more secure key, but takes longer to generate. The minimum key size is 2048.

    As many clients do not support 2048-bit or 3072-bit DSA keys with 64-byte signatures, if you select these sizes, you will see a warning that some clients may be unable to connect to your server, if this is the only available SSH host key.