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shh add to existing project

Posted on February 18, 2026

how to add ssh to existing project



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Heya, @4d4eefec23f540768babb825104cfb

You can check on how to SSH to a droplet via this article

https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/droplets/how-to/connect-with-ssh/openssh/

If you’re using PuTTY you can also check this one:

https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/droplets/how-to/connect-with-ssh/putty/

Regards

Hi there,

You can add SSH access to your existing Droplet by generating an SSH key and adding it to your server. These guides walk you through the full process:

They cover creating SSH keys, adding them to your Droplet, and connecting securely. If you get stuck on a specific step, feel free to share more details.

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