Where are private and public keys stored?
I am confused by https://www.ssh.com/ssh/host-key
Host keys are key pairs, typically using the RSA, DSA, or ECDSA algorithms. Public host keys are stored on and/or distributed to SSH clients, and private keys are stored on SSH servers.
I created key pair on client host, and copy public key to server host. So I guess it is describing something different? Thanks.
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I am confused by https://www.ssh.com/ssh/host-key
Host keys are key pairs, typically using the RSA, DSA, or ECDSA algorithms. Public host keys are stored on and/or distributed to SSH clients, and private keys are stored on SSH servers.
I created key pair on client host, and copy public key to server host. So I guess it is describing something different? Thanks.
ssh
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You're likely confusing the server authentication and user authentication processes - see for example What is the difference between authorized_keys and known_hosts file for SSH?
– steeldriver
3 hours ago
the host keys are usually stored in/etc/sshforsshdand/etc/dropbearfordropbear.
– mosvy
3 hours ago
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I am confused by https://www.ssh.com/ssh/host-key
Host keys are key pairs, typically using the RSA, DSA, or ECDSA algorithms. Public host keys are stored on and/or distributed to SSH clients, and private keys are stored on SSH servers.
I created key pair on client host, and copy public key to server host. So I guess it is describing something different? Thanks.
ssh
asked 3 hours ago
TimTim
27.6k78264480
I am confused by https://www.ssh.com/ssh/host-key
Host keys are key pairs, typically using the RSA, DSA, or ECDSA algorithms. Public host keys are stored on and/or distributed to SSH clients, and private keys are stored on SSH servers.
I created key pair on client host, and copy public key to server host. So I guess it is describing something different? Thanks.
ssh
ssh
asked 3 hours ago
TimTim
27.6k78264480
asked 3 hours ago
TimTim
27.6k78264480
asked 3 hours ago
TimTim
27.6k78264480
asked 3 hours ago
TimTim
27.6k78264480
asked 3 hours ago
TimTim
27.6k78264480
27.6k78264480
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You're likely confusing the server authentication and user authentication processes - see for example What is the difference between authorized_keys and known_hosts file for SSH?
– steeldriver
3 hours ago
the host keys are usually stored in/etc/sshforsshdand/etc/dropbearfordropbear.
– mosvy
3 hours ago
add a comment |
1
You're likely confusing the server authentication and user authentication processes - see for example What is the difference between authorized_keys and known_hosts file for SSH?
– steeldriver
3 hours ago
the host keys are usually stored in/etc/sshforsshdand/etc/dropbearfordropbear.
– mosvy
3 hours ago
1
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You're likely confusing the server authentication and user authentication processes - see for example What is the difference between authorized_keys and known_hosts file for SSH?
– steeldriver
3 hours ago
You're likely confusing the server authentication and user authentication processes - see for example What is the difference between authorized_keys and known_hosts file for SSH?
– steeldriver
3 hours ago
the host keys are usually stored in
/etc/ssh for sshd and /etc/dropbear for dropbear.– mosvy
3 hours ago
the host keys are usually stored in
/etc/ssh for sshd and /etc/dropbear for dropbear.– mosvy
3 hours ago
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You're likely confusing the server authentication and user authentication processes - see for example What is the difference between authorized_keys and known_hosts file for SSH?
– steeldriver
3 hours ago
the host keys are usually stored in
/etc/sshforsshdand/etc/dropbearfordropbear.– mosvy
3 hours ago