The User Key Properties dialog box shows you the properties information of the selected user key. It also allows you to change the passphrase of the key and save the public key as a file. You can open the dialog box by opening the User Keys dialog box, selecting a user key, and then clicking Properties.


General tab

The General tab shows the type, length, and fingerprint of the user key. You can change the name and passphrase of the key.

User Key Properties Dialog Box, General Tab

Key Name

Displays the name of the user key. You can change the name when necessary. The name should have just the valid characters for a filename.

Change Passphrase

Click this button to change the passphrase of the user key.


Public Key tab

The Public Key tab shows the public key part of the user key. You can save the public key as a file with the format you selected.

User Key Properties Dialog Box, Public Key Tab

View public key format as

Select a public key format in the list. Currently supported formats are SSH2-OpenSSH, SSH2-IETF SECSH, and SSH1.

Save as a file

Opens the Save As dialog box. You can save the public key in a file and register it to the SSH server later.