This article shows how to use a private key certificate for a public key SSH authentication.
If you already have a public key file or a certificate imported into the Windows certificate store go to Step 2.
Step 1: Create private key certificate
Go to the Favorite Properties
Go to the SSH - Authentication page
Select Key File from the combo box in the Private Key section
Click on the Create Key button
Follow the instructions in the key wizard
Step 2: Use private key certificate
Go to the Favorite Properties
Go to the SSH - Authentication page
a) If you have a private key file select Key File in the Private Key section b) If your private key is stored in the Windows certificate store select Personal Certificate Store