Add SSH public key

Add SSH public key

SSH keys are a secure and efficient way to authenticate on remote servers without having to enter a password each time you connect. If you need to generate an SSH key, especially on Windows, we recommend using PuTTY, a tool that allows you to easily generate and manage SSH keys. You can follow our specific guide for generating SSH keys in Windows using PuTTY.
 
 
Below, we explain how to add your public SSH key in your control panel.
 
1-      Access the hosting
 
To begin, access your hosting service from the basic services list in your account. 
 


2-      SSH/SFTP
 
Inside the hosting panel, you will see several options. Go to the File Managers section and select SSH/SFTP. Here you can manage all SSH-related settings.



3-      Add SSH key

Once in the SSH/SFTP section, scroll down until you find the option SSH Key Management. Here, click on Add SSH Key to start the process of adding your public key.



4-      Add the name and the public key

At this step, you will be asked to provide certain information to add the public key: 
  • Key Name: Enter a name that will serve as an identifier for the key (special characters are not allowed)
  • Public Key: Here you must paste the code of your SSH public key. If you do not have a key generated, you can create one using tools such as PuTTY on Windows.


After entering this information, click on Add Key to complete the process.
 
5-      Connect
 
After successfully adding the key, the panel will display a confirmation message. In addition, a command will be generated that you can execute in the console to connect to your server via SSH without entering a password. This command will include your username and the server IP address, allowing secure and direct access.
 

With these steps, you will have successfully added your SSH public key, allowing you to connect to your server in a more secure and efficient way. Remember that if you need help generating keys on Windows, you can check our guide on using PuTTY.
 

For more information, you can contact us.

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