How To Set Up SSH Keys

SSH (Secure SHell) is an cryptographic protocol to administer and communicate with servers securely over an unsecured network. In this guide, we’ll focus on setting up SSH keys, which provide a secure way of logging into your server, and are recommended for all users. Choose your operating system below to get started.

Ubuntu

Rocky Linux

Debian

CentOS

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