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How to Generate & Add SSH Keys in Public Cloud/Dedicated Cloud.

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How to Generate & Add SSH Keys in Public Cloud/Dedicated Cloud.

  1. Open your web browser and Download PuttyGen from the below links.

    Putty 32bit                Putty 64bit


  2. Open Puttygen and Select "EdDSA" and Click on the "Generate" button.





  3. Keep the mouse moving within PuTTYgen window while the key is being generated.


  4. After the key generation is complete, click on "Save public key".





  5. Save the key in any folder; this key can be used to grant access.





  6. After saving the public key, click on "Save private key".





  7. This key needs to be kept very private, and DO NOT give it to anyone as this is your private access key for Authentication. 





  8. Now you have to edit the "Public Key" to proper "EdDSA" format.


  9. Open the "Public Key" file in Notepad or any Editor. 




  10. Edit the file with the proper format by removing all the extra information and adding "ssh-ed25519" and "space" before the key as shown in the image below:





  11. Save the file. You're Done. Your SSH Keys generation is Complete.


  12. Log in to your Sharktech Client Area and click on "My Services".





  13. Select Public Cloud Hosting.





  14. At the top of your page, click the button "Panel Login." Click on it.





  15. A new window or tab will be opened, asking for your Username and Password.





  16. Enter the username and password you received in the email, or you can check on the customer portal.


  17. In the left pane, you will see the "Compute" option. Click on it.





  18. On the left pane, there are all the service options, click on "SSH Keys".





  19. You will see a button on your right pane that says "Add SSH Key" Click on it.




  20. Fill and complete the information. Give name and description.


  21. In Key Value option, copy the key value by opening the "Public Key" file via any text editor like Notepad and paste in the key value section. 




  22. Click "Add".


  23. Your key will be added and shown in the SSH Key Section. 




     
  24. You're Done.

If you still need any help, please feel free to Submit Ticket to our Cloud Hosting Section.

 


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