OpenSSH "ssh-keygen.exe" for Generating Secure Keys (SFTP Automation)
Overview
Application data updates for CSV upload can be automated via SFTP server. A custom application that receives its data via CSV upload in Zilla requires OpenSSH Public-Key/Private Key pair. The customer’s public key must be provided to Zilla Security.
Scope: Admins
This article covers the following topics:
Prerequisites
Admin account with Zilla Security
Local Administrator permissions
OpenSSH is installed on the Windows system
Generating Secure Keys
SSH stands for Secure Shell and is a method used to establish a secure connection between two computers. Ssh-keygen can be run on Windows Server or Windows 10 to generate the Keys. Keep in mind, Local Administrator permissions are required in order to run ssh-keygen.
Verify Open SSH is installed on the Windows system.
If necessary OpenSSH can be installed from the
Settings Control Panel
. InSettings
, clickApps & features
and then clickOptional features
. SelectOpenSSH Client
.
Start SSHD service and run the ssh-keygen executable to create the public and private key pair. Save both the public and private keys.
By default, the system will save the keys to C:\Users\your_username/.ssh/id_rsa.