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    This document provides information about the SSH key registration form screen, where it’s possible to register SSH keys to be used to start sessions on senhasegura.

    Path to access

    1. On senhasegura, in the navigation bar, hover over the Products menu and select PAM Core.
    2. In the side menu, select Credentials > SSH Keys > SSH Keys > Add.

    Information Tab

    ItemTypeRequiredDescription
    Key name*Text fieldYesIdentification name to track details, views, and other appearances on senhasegura.
    Status*Toggle buttonYesSSH key status, options are Active and Inactive.
    TagsText fieldNoIdentifier for the SSH key.
    SSH key ownerDropdown menuNoName of the user who will own the key. The options are in accordance with the users registered with senhasegura.
    Info

    If the SSH key owner field is filled in, the SSH key is the exclusive property of this user. Only this user can access and modify the key, view their password, and use it in proxy sessions.

    Key data tab

    ItemTypeRequiredDescription
    Username*Text fieldYesThe username associated with the SSH key.
    Set current passwordToggle buttonNoEnables the Password field and allows you to define a new password.
    PasswordText fieldNoSSH key password. 256 character limit.
    GenerateButtonNoGenerates a random password as per the Password Policy.
    Private Key*Text fieldYesA private key will be kept in senhasegura.
    Public Key*Text fieldYesRSA public key, generated in the terminal using the command ssh-keygen -t RSA -m PEM.

    Devices tab

    ItemTypeRequiredDescription
    Main device*Dropdown menuYesSelect the device associated with the SSH key.
    Register new deviceButtonNoOpen the window to register a new device.
    DevicesText fieldNoSearch the device record in the table.
    Add/Remove selectedButtonNoOpens the window with the list of devices registered with a secure password. If a table record is selected, you can delete it.
    Device tableTableNoList of devices added to the key, the fields are check box, ID, Device name, Management, Type, Vendor and Product.

    Session Settings tab

    ItemTypeRequiredDescription
    Use own credential to connectToggle buttonNoSelect to use the same key to authenticate to the target device.
    Authentication credentialDropdown menuNoIf you don’t use your own SSH key, select which credential will be used to connect to the device.
    Authentication DeviceDropdown menuNoSelect which device will be used for session authentication.
    Automation macro (RemoteApp)TableNoAdd RemoteApp macros linked to the credential and available to proxy users.
    Restrict access to remote application onlyToggle buttonNoSelect this option to use the credential only in RemoteApp proxy sessions. This option makes it impossible to use a proxy session that provides the device's desktop or terminal, as it does not prevent the password from being made available to the user.

    Key renewal tab

    ItemTypeRequiredDescription
    Enable automatic changeToggle buttonNoActive to enable automatic credential switching.
    Set a password when renew the key*Toggle buttonYesActivate to set a password when auto-renewal is turned on.
    Use the key itself to connectToggle buttonNoActive to use the key that is currently being created/edited.
    Credential or SSH key for authenticationDropdown menuNoChoose the device that contains the authentication key from the drop-down menu. This option is only available if the option Use your own key to connect is disabled.

    Review tab

    This section provides summary information about the choices made in the previous steps. The information is grouped by each tab respectively.

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