Issue Connection to server using Remote-FTP atom package and Private Keys

Question

I\'m trying to connect to my server using the atom package \"Remote-FTP\" and using a private key.

I have the SSH keys set up on my server and can connect successful

Answer 1

Put your private key in following path: C:\Users\USER\AppData\Local\atom\app-1.30.0

Replace USER. It seems it looks in this folder for the keys.

Answer 2

The problem is the backslashes. The .ftpconfig file is in JSON format and slash followed by character has a special meaning. To use your ssh key you just have to escape the slashes. In other words change :

C:\Users\user\.atom\server\putty_private_key_sbappsupconvrted.ppk

To :

C:\\Users\\user\\.atom\\server\\putty_private_key_sbappsupconvrted.ppk

Then it will work with no issues.