In this article we are going to cover How to Convert PEM to PPK using puttygen in Windows
First download Putty and install form putty official Download page if you are done previously.
Step #1: Search puttgen in Winodws task bar as shown below, click on PuTTYgen software
![How to Convert PEM to PPK using puttygen [2 Steps] 1](https://www.fosstechnix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/in-windows-search-bar-search-puttgen_1-1-1024x795.png)
Step #2: Once puttgen software opened click on Load Button
![How to Convert PEM to PPK using puttygen [2 Steps] 2](https://www.fosstechnix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/click-on-load-on-puttygen_2.png)
Step #3: Select .pem file from your system, By default, it shows only .ppk files in a list. So select All Files in the drop-down list to All Files(.).
![How to Convert PEM to PPK using puttygen [2 Steps] 3](https://www.fosstechnix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/select-pem-file-location_3.png)
Step #4: Click on Save Private key and select Type of key to generate
![How to Convert PEM to PPK using puttygen [2 Steps] 4](https://www.fosstechnix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/click-on-save-private-key_3.png)
Step #5: you will get prompt to set passphrase for your ppk file or not.
![How to Convert PEM to PPK using puttygen [2 Steps] 5](https://www.fosstechnix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/you-can-set-passphrase-for-your-ppk_5.png)
Step #6: Save the private key , now you can see .ppk file.
![How to Convert PEM to PPK using puttygen [2 Steps] 6](https://www.fosstechnix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/save-the-ppk-file_6.png)
Conclusion:
In this article we have covered How to Convert PEM to PPK using puttygen.
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