Using an Exported Public Key

In order to use a public key that has been exported, you will need to complete the following steps:

1. Configure the SSH2 server to recognize your public-key file (e.g., Identity.pub). Instructions are provided for configuring VanDyke Software's VShell® server, OpenSSH, SSH Communications, and Data Fellows servers.

2. Configure SecureCRT to use the certificate store with the exported public key(s).

a. Open the Session Options dialog and navigate to the Connection/SSH2 category.

b. In the Authentication group, enable PublicKey authentication.

c. Select PublicKey from in the Authentication list and click on the Properties button.

d. Select Use identity or certificate file and enter capi::rawkey::my in the entry box.

If you would like this to be the default for all sessions, open the Global Options dialog, navigate to the SSH2 category, and repeat Step d.