How to convert OpenSSH private key to .ppk format by using PuTTYgen?

PuTTYgen is a PuTTY key generator tool that allows user generate, convert, and manage cryptographic keys for secure connections. When working with SSH (Secure Shell) keys, the OpenSSH format is commonly used. If you need to connect to a system that requires a PuTTY Private Key (.ppk), PuTTYgen is tool for converting OpenSSH private keys to the PuTTY format.

Converting keys is essential for maintaining connectivity across different SSH clients. This procedure ensures that keys generated by OpenSSH can be used with PuTTY-based tools, providing flexibility and simplicity in managing secure connections across various computers.

Prerequisite:

Download PuTTYgen application on Windows system.

Convert OpenSSH key to PuTTY .ppk format:

Open PuTTYgen:

If you don't have PuTTYgen installed, you can download it.

Run PuTTYgen.

Load the OpenSSH private key:

In PuTTYgen, click on Load button.

Select the OpenSSH private key file to convert from the file dialog and click Open.

Save the private key in PPK format:

After loading the key, click on the Save private key section.

PuTTYgen will prompt you to save the private key in PuTTY Private Key .ppk format.

Choose a location, enter a filename, and then click Save.

Using PuTTYgen to convert OpenSSH private keys to PuTTY Private Key (.ppk) format is an easy process that improves SSH key compatibility across different conf