KNOWN_HOSTS
Encoded Files

.KNOWN_HOSTS File

KNOWN_HOSTS is an encoded file format used to represent data in an alternate, often secure, encoding.

About the .known_hosts file

KNOWN_HOSTS is an encoded file format used to represent data in an alternate, often secure, encoding. Files in this category are typically used for encoded files and may be opened, edited or converted using the tools on this site.

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  • Belongs to Encoded Files
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  • Editable in-browser
  • Convertible to other formats

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KNOWN_HOSTS file FAQ

A .known_hosts file belongs to the Encoded Files category. KNOWN_HOSTS is an encoded file format used to represent data in an alternate, often secure, encoding.

You can open .known_hosts files directly in your browser using our online viewer above — no software install needed.

Yes. Use our online editor above to edit .known_hosts files with syntax highlighting, undo and export.

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