Converting Putty SSH keys to OpenSSH

by Craig Mayhew on Mar.14, 2010, under Guides/Fixes

I recently needed to convert my Putty SSH files into OpenSSH so I could use them in NuSphere.

  1. Open your private key in PuTTYGen
  2. Export it in OpenSSH format. Top menu “Conversions”->”Export OpenSSH key”.
  3. Save the new OpenSSH key when prompted.
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1 Comment for this entry

  • Cameron

    What about the opposite problem? Windows (client) user with PuTTY wants to generate an OpenSSH public key for use in his authorized_keys on his unix web hosting.

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