To generate a private key open the Key Manager by selecting the File > Key Manager... option from the main menu. The "Key manager" dialog will be displayed.
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Step 1
Select the "Server keys" tab and click on the "Generate" button. The "Generate key wizard" is displayed.
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Alias - Alias you wish to assign to the key.
Type - The algorithm used in generating this key. Valid options are RSA and DSA.
Length - The length of the key in bytes. Valid options are 1024 and 2048.
Step 2
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Period - The number of days this key is valid.
Common Name - The name you wish to assign this key. Typically the domain name this key will server e.g. ftp.mydomain.com
Organizational Unit - The unit within your organization that this key will be used for e.g. IT.
Organization - Your organization name.
Locality - Your city.
State/Province - Your state or province.
Country code - Your 2 character country code e.g. "US".