Opening a PKY File

The PKY file type is primarily associated with PockeTTY.

PKY	File extension: PKY
	File type:	Security Certificate

What is a PKY file?

PKY files mostly belong to PockeTTY by DejaVu Software. PockeTTY turns your Windows CE device into a portable terminal emulator. Use it to remotely administer your home Linux machine, check your E-mail at work, or test hardware through a direct connection. PockeTTY currently (as of Jan 2007) supports only private DSS certificates in PEM format, either 3DES encrypted or unencrypted.

How to open PKY files

You need a suitable software like PockeTTY to open a PKY file. You need a suitable software like PockeTTY from DejaVu Software to open a PKY file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your PKY file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a PKY file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Trouble Opening a .PKY File? These Steps Will Help

Because .PKY files can originate from various programs, they aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: If received from a network administrator or secure server setup, it is likely a PockeTTY Security Certificate.
Check the Header: Open the file in a text editor or hex viewer to inspect the first few bytes.
- "BEGIN CERTIFICATE" indicates a Base64-encoded security certificate.
- "PK" suggests a standard ZIP archive.
Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required; try DejaVu Software's PockeTTY, a standard certificate manager, or ask the sender if you are uncertain.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your .PKY file onto this page to detect its format, extract readable text or metadata, and preview the contents when possible.

Technical Data for PKY File Extension

Related files:

pkl, pty, xrm-ms, crt

a pky Security Certificate is a special file format by DejaVu Software and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with PKY files

Associate the PKY file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open security certificates. Because only the current version supports the latest PKY file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the DejaVu Software manufacturer website after an available PockeTTY update.
To make sure that your PKY file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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