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| 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. | 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. You can have [[ui_generateurl|WinSCP generate the script or code]] for you, including the ''-hostkey'' switch or ''SessionOptions.SshHostKeyFingerprint'' property. |
| In exceptional situations, when security is not required, such as when connecting within a trusted private network, you can use ''-hostkey=*'' or ''[[library_sessionoptions#giveupsecurityandacceptanysshhostkey|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 ''[[library_sessionoptions#giveupsecurityandacceptanysshhostkey|SessionOptions.GiveUpSecurityAndAcceptAnySshHostKey]]'' to blindly accept any host key. | ||