# CVS SSH2 Connection Method

The preferences on the CVS SSH2 Connection Method preference page are divided into 4 groups.

General | Use the options in this tab group to configure where the ssh key directory is and what keys are to be sent to a server when connecting.
Proxy | Use the options in this tab group to configure an HTTP or SOCKS5 proxy.
Key Management | Use the options in this tab group to create, manage and export keys.
Known Hosts | Use the options in this tab group to manage the keys for the known hosts.

Here's what the General tab of the CVS SSH2 preference page looks like:

Here's what the Proxy tab of the CVS SSH2 preference page looks like:

Here's what the Key Management tab of the CVS SSH2 preference page looks like:

Here's what the Known Hosts tab of the CVS SSH2 preference page looks like: