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Start the Key Agent

You can start the Key Agent from the Windows Start menu or from any application that supports Secure Shell connections.

NOTE:Whenever the Key Agent is running, the Key Agent icon is visible in the Windows system tray.

To start the agent the first time

  1. In the Windows Start menu go to Utilities > Key Agent.

  2. In the Windows Start menu go to Utilities > Key Agent.

To start the agent from the Windows Start menu

  1. Find the Key Agent under Utilities > Key Agent.

  2. Click Unlock to unlock the agent.

To start the agent from your application

  1. Open the Secure Shell Settings dialog box.

  2. Go to the User Keys tab, and click Launch Key Agent.

  3. Click Unlock to unlock the agent.

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  • Start a connection that is configured to use a key stored in the Key Agent.

    If the agent is not already running, it is launched automatically and displays a prompt to unlock the agent.

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