17 Adding Authorized Keys
If you use FTP, use this process to generate a 2048 bit RSA key and add it to the SFTP server. This provides access to the application without a password. With Windows, use the WinSCP tool or with Linux, use ssh-keygen.
1. Launch WinSCP and select Tools/Run PuttyGen.
2. Select SSH-2 RSA for the type of key to generate and enter 2048 for the number of bits in a generated key field and click Generate.
![Illustrates the PuTTY Key Generator window. Illustrates the PuTTY Key Generator window.](img/authKey01.png)
Key Generator
3. Move the mouse over the blank space in the window until the key is generated.
![Illustrates the progress of generating the key in the PuTTY Key Generator window. Illustrates the progress of generating the key in the PuTTY Key Generator window.](img/authKey02.png)
Key Generator Progress
4. Once the key is generated, click Save public key to save the public key to a file.
5. Click Save private key to save the Private key to a file. Confirm whether to save it with or without a passphrase.
6. Open an SR with Oracle Support to associate the Public half of the Key with your SFTP account. Make sure to attach the Key with the SR.