Converting the private key using PuTTYgen

Last Updated : Nov 01, 2024 |

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PuTTY cannot use the private key .pem file directly. You must use PuTTYgen to convert the .pem file into a .ppk file.

Before you begin

Start PuTTYgen.
Locate Load an existing private key pair and click Load.
In the file browser change the file type to All Files (*.*).
Select the private key file and click Open and OK.
Click Save private key.
When prompted to save without a passphrase, click Yes.
Enter a name for the file and click Yes. This creates a .ppk file you can use with PuTTY.
Close PuTTYgen.

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