version 1.69, 2005/06/08 03:50:00 |
version 1.69.2.1, 2006/02/03 03:01:57 |
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The type of key to be generated is specified with the |
The type of key to be generated is specified with the |
.Fl t |
.Fl t |
option. |
option. |
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If invoked without any arguments, |
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.Nm |
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will generate an RSA key for use in SSH protocol 2 connections. |
.Pp |
.Pp |
.Nm |
.Nm |
is also used to generate groups for use in Diffie-Hellman group |
is also used to generate groups for use in Diffie-Hellman group |
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Show the bubblebabble digest of specified private or public key file. |
Show the bubblebabble digest of specified private or public key file. |
.It Fl b Ar bits |
.It Fl b Ar bits |
Specifies the number of bits in the key to create. |
Specifies the number of bits in the key to create. |
Minimum is 512 bits. |
For RSA keys, the minimum size is 768 bits and the default is 2048 bits. |
Generally, 2048 bits is considered sufficient. |
Generally, 2048 bits is considered sufficient. |
The default is 2048 bits. |
DSA keys must be exactly 1024 bits as specified by FIPS 186-2. |
.It Fl C Ar comment |
.It Fl C Ar comment |
Provides a new comment. |
Provides a new comment. |
.It Fl c |
.It Fl c |