What is the difference between PGP keys, SSH keys, and SSL keys?

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I know that they all use asymmetric encryption, but I don’t understand their differences and applications. Any guidance is much appreciated!

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There’s another difference not mentioned yet: in SSH, the keys are used on their own, but in SSL (really TLS these days) there’s also a certificate, which is the public key with some information about the subject, bound together by being signed with the private key.

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