Cloud accounts · FTP and SFTP servers
Do I need to enter a passphrase for my SFTP key?
Short answer: Only if your key has one. Leave it blank for an unprotected key; otherwise type it in. The passphrase is strength-checked and stored in Storage Studio's encrypted vault on your Mac.
Only if your key is protected by one. Leave Key passphrase blank for a key without a passphrase; if the key has one, type it in so Storage Studio can unlock the key when it connects.
A passphrase you enter is checked by the strength meter and kept in Storage Studio's encrypted vault on your Mac. If Test connection fails right after adding, a wrong or missing passphrase is a likely cause — click Edit and re-enter it.