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SSH key authentication is a method of securely logging into remote systems without a password, using a pair of cryptographic keys. On Windows 11, enabling the built-in OpenSSH Server allows for secure file transfers via SCP, which relies on SSH key authentication for encrypted, scriptable cross-platform transfers. This approach eliminates the need for third-party daemons and is commonly used by administrators to push configuration files, logs, and artifacts between Windows and Linux systems. The tag covers topics related to setting up and using SSH key authentication on Windows, including server configuration, key generation, and troubleshooting authentication issues.
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    Set Up OpenSSH Server on Windows 10/11 for Secure Remote Command Access

    OpenSSH Server lets you securely run Command Prompt, PowerShell, and approved command-line tools on a Windows PC from another device over encrypted SSH. This procedure applies to Windows 11 and Windows 10 version 1809 (build 17763) or later. Install the built-in OpenSSH Server optional feature...
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    Enable SCP on Windows 11 with OpenSSH Server for Secure Cross Platform Transfers

    Windows 11 can act as a drop-in SCP target simply by enabling the built-in OpenSSH Server; in practice that means you get encrypted, scriptable file transfers to and from Windows without installing third‑party daemons. m]) Background / Overview SCP (Secure Copy Protocol) is the classic Unix-era...
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