version 1.69.2.2, 2006/10/06 03:19:33 |
version 1.70, 2005/10/31 11:12:49 |
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option. |
option. |
If invoked without any arguments, |
If invoked without any arguments, |
.Nm |
.Nm |
will generate an RSA key for use in SSH protocol 2 connections. |
will generate a 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. |
For RSA keys, the minimum size is 768 bits and the default is 2048 bits. |
Minimum is 512 bits. |
Generally, 2048 bits is considered sufficient. |
Generally, 2048 bits is considered sufficient. |
DSA keys must be exactly 1024 bits as specified by FIPS 186-2. |
The default is 2048 bits. |
.It Fl C Ar comment |
.It Fl C Ar comment |
Provides a new comment. |
Provides a new comment. |
.It Fl c |
.It Fl c |