SSH Public Keys

Many times the same files that can be downloaded and uploaded through the browser client can also be done through SSH. An Administrator may require a certificate to be used for authentication when using SSH clients to transfer files.

Uploading the SSH Public Key

You can upload your SSH public key to the TIBCO MFT Internet Server system to encrypt files being sent to you in the SSH Public Key tab.

To upload the SSH public key, copy and paste an exported Base64 formatted SSH public key into the Enter Public SSH Key box. Then, click Continue to upload the key. Ensure that the key contains the entire text entry from the BEGIN statement to the END statement. See the SSH software documentation for details about how to export public keys.

Downloading the SSH Public Key

You have to download the ’s SSH public key to encrypt files that will be sent out to the server.

To download the SSH public key, click SSH: Display System Public Key. The Base64 formatted TIBCO MFT Internet Server SSH public key will be displayed. You can copy and paste the key into a text file, and then import the file into your SSH program. See the SSH software documentation for details about how to import public keys.