Knowledge Base/SSH Keys

How to Create SSH Keys

Generate SSH keys for secure access to your OpenScaler VM. Instructions vary by operating system.

Linux / Mac

On your terminal, run:

ssh-keygen -t rsa -b 4096 -C 'your_email@example.com'

Press Enter to accept the default file location (~/.ssh/id_rsa).
(optional) Enter a passphrase to secure your private key.

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How to Copy Your Public Key

Copy the public key to your OpenScaler VM.

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