PPK File Extension

The PPK file extension was created by PuTTY and is also known as the PuTTY Private Key File. PPK is classified as a Misc Files and The format of this file type has not been determined yet. You can open PPK files in PuTTY program.

PuTTY Private Key File Type

What is a PPK File Type?

These PPK files are used by PuTTY, a free SSH client and Telnet. To set the PPK file for the authentication, select Connexion → SSH → Auth from the PuTTY configuration menu, and then select Browse... for the "Private Key File for the 'Authentication" option.

PPK files can also be opened at WinSCP, a SFTP client and FTP for Windows. You can set the location of the PPK file when creating files; a new connection in WinSCP by selecting Advanced → SSH; rarr; Authentication → Private key file.

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Access powerful and secure free online PPK tools to convert, view, edit, merge, split, and compare PPK files — all without installing any software. Our tools support the .PPK (PuTTY Private Key File) file extension and run smoothly in any modern browser.

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PPK Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the PuTTY Private Key File .PPK File Extensions while opening the .PPK files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open PPK Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for PuTTY Private Key File on your system such as PuTTY.
2. Associate default Putty PuTTY program for *.ppk (PuTTY Private Key File) files.
   
   

   Associate PPK Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.PPK (e.g example.ppk) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Putty PuTTY program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .ppk files.
   
   

Related PPK File Extensions

PPK default file extension is .PPK and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for PPK File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the PPK files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open PPK File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	PuTTY 000 for Windows	sgtatham/putty/	PuTTY

Open PPK File on Mac OS

Open PPK file on Linux

Open PPK file on Web

Open PPK file on iOS

Open PPK file on Android

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About PPK - PuTTY Private Key File