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Can't connect using SSH Key to my existing droplet from a different computer

Posted on April 16, 2025

Hi,

I want to connect to my droplet from my work computer. I created a new public key using PuTTY, and saved my private key on my desktop.

I tried to both copy the public key on my account interface here:

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And log in with FileZilla using root as user and adding my private key:

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But it didn’t work.

I also tried to add my new public key in the ~/.ssh/authorized_keys folder as a new line under my other public key. But again it didn’t work.

I’m sure I’m doing something wrong, but can’t guess what it is.

Thanks :)

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