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Is it possible to generate an ssh key on a windows machine then use that key to connect to a server using SFTP via FileZilla?

This is all working with my Mac but I have a client that is stuck in a windows environment. Our server does not have traditional FTP access and I need to get him connected.

Details would be greatly appreciated.

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FileZilla uses the PuTTY suite of tools for its SSH implementation. PuTTY supports using public keys, so by default so does FileZilla. Its as simple as downloading and running Pageant and importing your key or generating a new one using PuTTYgen.

You can also manually specify a key file using the Edit->Settings menu item under the connection settings.

Edit: corrected spelling of pageant for seo

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this looks like great information. Thank you. I'll mark this as accepted once I have a chance to try it out. – macek Aug 26 '10 at 5:29
incredible information. This worked out awesomely. Thank you :) – macek Sep 9 '10 at 20:33
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