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| If the [[faq_hostkey|host key fingerprint is correct]], press //Yes//. The host key will be stored to cache and you will not be prompted the next time. If you are unsure, want to defer a host key verification until later, but still need to connect now (taking a risk), press //No//. The host key will not be cached and you will be prompted again the next time. If the fingerprint is not correct or if you do not know the correct fingerprint, press //Cancel// to abort connection. | If the [[faq_hostkey|host key fingerprint is correct]], press //Yes//. The host key will be stored to cache and you will not be prompted the next time. If you are unsure, want to defer a host key verification until later, but still need to connect now (taking a risk), press //No//. The host key will not be cached and you will be prompted again the next time. If the fingerprint is not correct or if you do not know the correct fingerprint, press //Cancel// to abort connection. | ||
| - | If you have the correct host key (or its fingerprint) in a digital form, instead of checking the fingerprint manually, you can use //Paste Key// button (in drop·down menu of //Yes// button) to have WinSCP compare the fingerprint for you, against a fingerprint or a full key stored in the clipboard. The clipboard can contain an %%SHA-256%% or %%MD5%% fingerprint or a full key in ''.pub'' format. | + | If you have the correct host key (or its fingerprint) in a digital form, instead of checking the fingerprint manually, you can use //Paste Key// button (in drop-down menu of //Yes// button) to have WinSCP compare the fingerprint for you, against a fingerprint or a full key stored in the clipboard. The clipboard can contain an %%SHA-256%% or %%MD5%% fingerprint or a full key in ''.pub'' format. |
| Use //Copy key fingerprints to clipboard// link to copy the fingerprints to clipboard. | Use //Copy key fingerprints to clipboard// link to copy the fingerprints to clipboard. | ||