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  • Select “RSA” for the “Type of key to generate”, with 2048 bit key size or greater.
  • Press the “Generate” button and follow the instructions on the screen.


Note
titleImportant

Please note that, as indicated, you will need to move the mouse cursor within the indicated area in order to complete de process:

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  • When the key generation is complete, the screen looks like below:

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  • Enter a strong passphrase and remember it. You will be prompted to type it when you use this key. The passphrase is never sent to the remote server.
  • Press the “Save public key” button to save your public key. Name it using the suggested account name, with the extension “.pub” pub”  (exampleExample: ipob_jsmith.pub or ipob_cr.pub)
  • Press the “Save private key” button to save your private key. Give it the same name but with “.ppk”extention (ipob_jsmith.ppk or ipob_cr.ppk)


Warning

Be aware that the format of the key should only be RSA SSH2.

If you view the public key with a text editor, will look like something like this:

Be aware that the sequence of characters will be different and unique (is random characters generated by the process described above).

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Rename the files using the suggested account namenaming convention.


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titleAccount Naming Convention

Example for individual

  • ipob_jsmith.key - Private Key
  • ipob_jsmith.pub - Public Key


Example for IPO (using country or organization two-letter code according to WIPO ST.3): 

  • ipob_cr.key - Private Key
  • ipob_cr.pub - Public Key


Note

Email your public key to you your support contact copying the ipas mailbox (ipas@wipo.int).

Warning
NEVER SEND THE PRIVATE KEY! Keep it safe.


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