Generating an SSH key

You can generate a new SSH key to provide an alternative means to exchange information with your trading partners. You can generate multiple SSH keys irrespective of the status of the existing SSH keys. Each SSH key can then be used for multiple SFTP profiles that are created for the same partner. A unique Configuration ID is generated for each SSH key.

1. Sign in to PEM Partner Repository as a Sponsor Administrator.
2. Click Directory. By default, the details of the Partners tab are displayed.
3. In the Actions column, select SSH Keys from the list for the appropriate company. The SSH Keys window opens.
4. Click Create. A window opens.
5. In the Name field, enter the name of the SSH key.
6. In Configuration types, click Select... to select the configuration types for the SSH key. The Select Configuration Types window opens.
   1. Click Add. The Managed SSH Key Type window opens.
   2. From the Type list, select the appropriate configuration type.
   3. In the Description field, enter the description for the configuration type.
   4. Select the Key type from the list.
      Note: If you select the key type as User identity key, the Passphrase field is displayed.
   5. In Content, click Browse to browse to the location where the SSH key is present. Select the file and upload it.
   6. Optional: In the Passphrase field, enter the password for accessing the key.
   7. Optional: In Extensions, click Select.... The Select Extensions window opens.
      1. Click Add. The Managed SSH Key Type Extension window opens.
      2. In the Name field, enter the extension name.
      3. In the Value field, enter the extension value.
      4. Click OK.
7. Optional: For Sponsor division, click Select... to select the sponsor division from the Select Division window.

   A sponsor division that is defined for the SSH key indicates the use of the key for that division.

   Note: You cannot update the sponsor division after you save the SSH key.
8. Click Save to save your changes.