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Upload your public key to SightX and keep your private key secure. SightX uses the key pair to validate JWT signatures when you request API access tokens.

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Linux

Open a terminal and create a .ssh directory if needed:
Generate the key pair:
Press Enter to accept the default filename (id_rsa), then optionally set a passphrase. Linux terminal

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Windows (PuTTY)

  1. Download PuTTYgen from the PuTTY download page.
  2. Open PuTTYgen and click Generate.
  3. Save the public key and export the private key in PEM format.
PuTTY download page PuTTYgen generate key

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macOS

Open Terminal and run:
macOS terminal Export the private key in PEM format when prompted. Export private key

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Next steps

  1. Upload your public key to SightX.
  2. Receive your client ID by email.
  3. Configure JWT claims on the JWT Data page.
  4. Request an access token using the authentication endpoint.