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Variable definitions
Variable
"<old-passphrase>"
"<new-passphrase>"
<key-filename>
Converting public key files to SSH format
Convert a public key file in OpenSSH format (the default) to a Secure Shell
Standard format, or vice versa.
Procedure steps
Step
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2
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ssh_keygen
Change the passphrase, enter:
change "<old-passphrase>" "<new-passphrase>"
<key-filename>
Value
The current passphrase. Must be specified in double
quotes.
The new passphrase. Must be specified in double
quotes.
The name of the encrypted key file.
Action
To enter configuration mode, enter:
configure terminal
To specify SSH2 key configuration, enter:
ssh_keygen
Change the passphrase, enter:
convert {secsh | openssh} <key-filename> newfile
<new-key-filename>
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Security — Configuration and Management
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