convert ppk to pfx to store in key vault

Question

Hello,

I would like to store my key in a key vault to connect to a sftp (file /ppk). I then converted this file into a pem key but while storing it, I still get an error like this
Error: "The specified PEM X.509 certificate content can not be read. Please check if certificate is in valid PEM format. Accepted formats: PEM content or Base64 encoded PEM content."

I have basically only a .ppk file and a passphrase.

Do you have a solution for me please?

Answer 1

@alix ouedraogo
Thank you for your time and patience throughout this issue!

Based off your error message - The specified PEM X.509 certificate content can not be read. Please check if certificate is in valid PEM format. Accepted formats: PEM content or Base64 encoded PEM content, can you make sure that the key you're trying to store is in valid PEM format.

PEM Format should be similar to:

-----BEGIN RSA PRIVATE KEY-----  
Proc-Type: 4,ENCRYPTED  
DEK-Info: DES-EDE3-CBC,F57524B7B26F4694  
  
Random string of characters will be in this block  
  
-----END RSA PRIVATE KEY-----  

For more info - CRL,CRT,CSR,NEW CSR,PRIVATE KEY, PUBLIC KEY Parser

Additional Links:
How can I check if the certificate file I have is in .pem format?
Import certificate API for azure key vault

If you have any other questions, please let me know.
Thank you for your time and patience throughout this issue.