Configuring PuTTY for an SSH session

Last Updated : Sep 24, 2026 |
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Before you begin
Convert the *.pem file to the *.ppk format.
  1. Open a PuTTY session for SSH.
  2. On the PuTTY Configuration dialog box, in the left navigation pane, click ConnectionsSSHAuth.
  3. In the Authentication parameters section, click Browse.
  4. On Select a private key, select a .ppk file from your local computer, and click Open.