Key Generation - Digi transport User Manual

Key Generation

The Key Generation page allows you to generate a private key. You must create a private key
before a certificate can be requested, as the private key is used in the request. The fields on this
page are as follows:
Key filename
A name for the private key. The filename must be prefixed with priv and have a .pem
extension.
Key size
The size of the private key, in bits. The larger the key, the more secure the connection. But
also, the larger the key, the slower the connection. The key size can be one of the following:
• 384
• 512
• 768
• 1024
• 1536
• 2048
Save in SSHv1 format
If this checkbox is checked the private key will be generated in SSH version 1 format. If it is
cleared, the private key will be generated in SSH version 2 format.
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