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SSH Keys

Cloudstack supports the use of SSH keys to log into instances for additional security. SSH Keys are unique each user and one user connect to another users instance cannot log in unless they share their SSH Key Files.

Create SSH Key Pair

  1. Navigate to Compute and then click on Instances and then click on SSH Key Pairs
  2. Click on Create a SSH Key Pair
  3. Fill in the Name Field (Required)

  4. If needed enter the Public Key (Optional)

    📝 If public key is set, CloudStack will register the public key. If nothing is set, CloudStack will create a new SSH key pair.

  5. If needed change the Domain dropdown (Optional)

  6. Click Ok