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	When writing a [[scripting\|WinSCP script]] or [[library\|code using WinSCP .NET assembly]], use the same methods as described previously to obtain the host key.		When writing a [[scripting\|WinSCP script]] or [[library\|code using WinSCP .NET assembly]], use the same methods as described previously to obtain the host key.

-	In scripting specify the expected fingerprint using ''-hostkey'' switch of an ''[[scriptcommand_open\|open]]'' command. With .NET assembly, use ''[[library_sessionoptions\|SessionOptions.SshHostKeyFingerprint]]'' property.	+	In scripting specify the expected fingerprint using ''[[scriptcommand_open#hostkey\|-hostkey]]'' switch of an ''[[scriptcommand_open\|open]]'' command. With .NET assembly, use ''[[library_sessionoptions#sshhostkeyfingerprint\|SessionOptions.SshHostKeyFingerprint]]'' property.

	If you already have verified the host key for your GUI session, go to a //[[ui_fsinfo\|Server and Protocol Information Dialog]]// and see a //Server Host key Fingerprint// box. //In the latest beta version//, you can have [[ui_generateurl\|WinSCP generate the script or code]] for you, including the ''-hostkey'' switch or ''SessionOptions.SshHostKeyFingerprint'' property. &beta		If you already have verified the host key for your GUI session, go to a //[[ui_fsinfo\|Server and Protocol Information Dialog]]// and see a //Server Host key Fingerprint// box. //In the latest beta version//, you can have [[ui_generateurl\|WinSCP generate the script or code]] for you, including the ''-hostkey'' switch or ''SessionOptions.SshHostKeyFingerprint'' property. &beta

-	In exceptional situations, when security is not required, such as when connecting within a trusted private network, you can use ''-hostkey=*'' or ''SessionOptions.GiveUpSecurityAndAcceptAnySshHostKey'' to blindly accept any host key.	+	In exceptional situations, when security is not required, such as when connecting within a trusted private network, you can use ''-hostkey=*'' or ''[[http://winscp.net/eng/docs/library_sessionoptions#giveupsecurityandacceptanysshhostkey\|SessionOptions.GiveUpSecurityAndAcceptAnySshHostKey]]'' to blindly accept any host key.