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Initially, I had a problem with creating a site within FileZilla as I needed to use a private key to log in to the server, but there wasn't any option listed for logging in with a keyfile. As per this answer I was able to add a keyfile, but I noticed that the site that I created originally hadn't been saved. When I went to create another site, I figured that I just needed to use "normal" as the authentication type, but after selecting "ok", the type changed to "ask for password" for some reason.

The problem is that I don't have the keyfile associated with that site, even though the keyfile is stored in the system so when I log back in, it still asks me for my password. Given that I'm having to retroactively add the keyfile, how can I associate the keyfile with each site that I create?

Peter Mortensen
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  • Latest FileZilla has feature to specify Key-File for each site entry. Please follow this [FileZilla Forum](https://forum.filezilla-project.org/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=18084) – Abbas Jan 06 '17 at 14:47
  • You will probaby have to convert the open ssh key to .ppk with [putty-tools](https://packages.ubuntu.com/search?keywords=putty-tools) first. – Nash Aug 30 '18 at 09:27

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Sorry, the previously mentioned is not true. I was too naive that things can work out together.

In FileZilla you have to add the key using, menu Edit → Preferences → SFTP, as you did. Or make sure the key is in your ssh-agent before starting FileZilla (ssh-add -l should list the key).

You account in Site Manager has to have the "Normal" logon type with an empty password and the key should be tried automatically.

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  • I added the ```config``` file in the ```\.ssh``` directory and then back in the site manager in filezilla I selected "Interactive" as the logon type, as that one was the option where a password prompt wasn't required. After selecting "connect", it seems to have connected to the server; however, I'm not sure if the keyfile was even used for authentication How can I tell if the keyfile was used? – loremIpsum1771 Nov 23 '15 at 00:57
  • It seems to be working now – loremIpsum1771 Nov 27 '15 at 21:25