crypto key generate

Last Updated : Feb 29, 2024 |

Generate a new SSH server RSA or ECDSA key pair. Stations that are currently active receive a warning message that the device public key has changed.

This command does not close active sessions.

This command can take several minutes to run (depending on CPU speed).

Syntax

crypto key generate { rsa | ecdsa } [ key-size <key-length>]


Parameter	Description	Possible Values	Default Value
encryption	The type of encryption	rsa or ecdsa	rsa
key-length	Specifies the number of bits in the key	RSA=2024 ECDSA= 256/384/521	RSA=2048 EDCSA=256

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crypto key generate ecdsa key-size 384

Note:

RSA key length supports only 2048 bits.

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