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1. Navigate to the folder where the key is stored.
2. Change the file permissions to a format accepted by the SSH software by entering the command:
   
   chmod 600 <ssh-key file name>
   
   
3. Kirjaudu palvelimelle syöttämällä komento:
   
   ssh –i <ssh-key file name> <short Metropolia username>@shell.metropolia.fi
   
   
4. If the SSH program gives a message:
   The authenticity of host 'shell.metropolia.fi (195.148.105.150)' can't be established.
   ECDSA key fingerprint is SHA256:JmKwxqzHvpLgmGW6o+PId0GmdalnHMdsG0jDlINUG3c.
   Are you sure you want to continue connecting (yes/no/[fingerprint])?
   
   1. Type yes.

   2. Press Enter.

SSH Connection with WinSCP

1. Open WinSCP.
   
   1. Press the Windows key.
   2. Type "winscp" in the search field.
   3. Click the WinSCP icon.
      
      
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2. Press "Edit" first and then "Advanced".
   
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3. Go to the "Authentication" section and locate the Private key file in the saved directory.
   
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4. WinSCP will notify you that the key is in the wrong format and ask you to save it in the correct format.
   
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5. Choose a name and save location for the .ppk key, then press "Save".
   
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6. Press "OK".
   
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7. Press "Save" and "Login".
   
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Did You Encounter a Problem?

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