How do I use Bitvise SSH key?
SSH Public Key Subsystem
- Use the SSH Client to connect to the SSH Server using the account for which you want to configure the public key.
- Once connected, open Client key manager. Right-click on the keypair, and select Upload to server.
- You should now be able to authenticate using this keypair.
How do I connect to Bitvise?
When connecting to Bitvise SSH Server with an SSH client for the first time, log in with the username and password of a Windows account that exists on the machine where the SSH server is running. To log into a Windows domain account, specify it in the 'domain\account' format.
How do I start Bitvise SSH server?
Bitvise SSH Server can be started and stopped in the following ways:
- using the SSH Server Control Panel;
- from Administrative Tools > Services;
- from PowerShell or the Windows Command Prompt using commands sc start BvSshServer and sc stop BvSshServer;
How do I create a public key in Bitvise?
To generate a keypair using Bitvise SSH Client, run the graphical SSH Client, and open the Client key manager: Press the Generate button to generate a new keypair: Guidelines: Unless required for compatibility reasons, do not generate a DSA keypair.
What is Bitvise used for?
Bitvise SSH Server is ideal for remote administration of Windows servers; for secure file transfer by organizations using SFTP and SCP; for advanced users who wish to access their home machine from work, or their work machine from home; and for a wide spectrum of advanced tasks, such as securing other applications ...
Is Bitvise safe?
Bitvise SSH Server and Client have an excellent security track record. Since our software was first released in 2001, we have found occasional issues. All of these were fixed promptly as they came to our attention.
Is Bitvise client free?
Summary. Bitvise SSH Client can be used free of charge, in all types of environments, without limitation. It remains possible to purchase Bitvise SSH Client licenses. A purchased SSH Client license includes slightly stronger support and upgrade commitments.