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CKEYGEN(1) CKEYGEN(1)

NAME

ckeygen - connect to SSH servers

SYNOPSIS

ckeygen [-b bits] [-f filename] [-t type] [-C comment] [-N new passphrase] [-P old passphrase] [-l] [-p] [-q] [-y] ckeygen --help

DESCRIPTION

The --help prints out a usage message to standard output.

Number of bits in the key to create (default: 1024)
Filename of the key file.
Type of key (rsa or dsa).
Provide a new comment.
Provide new passphrase.
Provide old passphrase.
Show fingerprint of key file.
Change passphrase of private key file.
Be quiet.
Read private key file and print public key.
Display version number only.

DESCRIPTION

Manipulate public/private keys in various ways. If no filename is given, a file name will be requested interactively.

AUTHOR

Written by Moshe Zadka, based on ckeygen's help messages

REPORTING BUGS

To report a bug, visit http://twistedmatrix.com/bugs/

COPYRIGHT

Copyright © 2002-2008 Twisted Matrix Laboratories.
This is free software; see the source for copying conditions. There is NO warranty; not even for MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

SEE ALSO

ssh(1), conch(1)

October 2002