Multiple SSH keys for a single SFTP user

Overview

SFTP Gateway users are not limited to a single key pair for authentication. A user account can hold many public keys, both previously existing and newly generated within the application.

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Adding a Key

An SSH Key can be added on either user create or update. Press Add SSH Key to open the modal window.

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Both Key Name and SSH Public Key are required. If you have a previously generated public key, you may paste it into the provided text box or press Upload Public Key.

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If a new key pair is needed, select your desired bit count and press Generate SSH Key Pair. It will generate a name, public key, and private key. The name and public key will be pasted into their respective text boxes, while the private key will be downloaded to your local machine.

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Press Add, and the key will be added as a row to the user page. If this is a new user, it will not save until the user is saved. Otherwise, the database will update immediately.

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A row can be edited by hitting the pencil button under Actions, but the key value cannot be changed. Only the key name and enabled/disabled.

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This process can be repeated as many times as desired.

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