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How can I create two SSH keys with the same algorithm?

I am trying to create two SSH keys with the same algorithm: ssh-keygen -t rsa -b 4096

The first one I can create correctly, but when I want to create the second key I get an error that informs me that a key with this name already exists.

If I create it with another algorithm, example dsa works correctly for me, but I would like the two keys to be with the same algorithm.

Is there a solution for this or should I use the same algorithm?

I am using Ubuntu 20.04

Solution

  • You can use the -f flag to specify the file name. ssh-keygen -f <filename> -t rsa -b 4096