Passwordless login with SSH Keygen
What is a rsa key? RSA keys are a public key encryption method that keeps a private key on the host computer, and a public key on other machines. The public key is generated by a mathematical algorithm that can only be de-crypted with the private key. As long as the private key is kept confidential use of the keys is secure. Why use rsa keys? rsa keys are secure The keys are secure because they can be encrypted on a users computer protecting the key from falling into the wrong hands, unlike a password printed on a sticky note and place on your desk. The rsa key is also secure because it allows a server administrator to shut off password authentication on remote servers making a brute force attack that utilizes password dictionaries impossible. By default the rsa key is 2048 bits but this can be altered with the -b option. rsa keys are convenient Keys are easy to create, and distribute. The key allows near instant authentication without stopping to type a password every time you need