What is Pageant?

Pageant

Pageant is here to make your life easier when using PuTTY, PSCP, Plink, and PSFTP. It acts like an SSH authorization agent that keeps all your private keys safe and sound. The best part? You won’t need to remember or type in a passphrase every single time you want to use a private key.

Simplifying SSH Connections

This nifty little tool often works alongside SCP and FTP client packages, letting you kick off connection sessions without having to fuss over login details. Basically, it helps you log in automatically!

Manage Your Keys with Ease

Pageant can handle both protected and unprotected keys (think PPK files). It remembers usernames and passwords for as many SSH sessions as you need while keeping your login info secure. This means you can avoid storing decrypted private keys on a local disk where they might be easy for someone else to access.

User-Friendly Interface

Once you start Pageant, it quietly hangs out in your system tray. To tweak its settings, just right-click on the icon, and voilà! A menu pops up that lets you add new keys to your list.

Keeping Your Credentials Organized

The app has a dedicated window where you can see all your keys along with their usernames. You can easily add or remove keys and check out details like the key type, size, fingerprint, and any comments you've added.

Your Personal Password Manager for PuTTY

Pageant takes charge of the authentication process for PuTTY and the PSCP, Plink, and PSFTP packages. This means it saves you from having to remember multiple passphrases every time you log in. Think of it as a password manager just for using PuTTY! Want to get started? Download Pageant today!

How Download Works

Go to the Softpas website, press the 'Downloads' button, and pick the app you want to download and install—easy and fast!