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You should ideally generate a key pair on your own system | You should ideally generate a key pair on your own system, or a system you believe to be secure. | ||
The private part of the key pair should never be shared or copied on another computer, as is the case with any password. | The private part of the key pair should never be shared or copied on another computer, as is the case with any password. | ||
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When generating a key pair, you will be prompted | When generating a key pair, you will be prompted for a "passphrase". This is a string that is used to encrypt the private key. | ||
You should '''provide a strong passphrase''' that is memorable, and is not a password. This passphrase offers protection | You should '''provide a strong passphrase''' that is memorable, and is not a password. This passphrase offers protection | ||
if the private key file is stolen. | if the private key file is stolen. | ||