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.
CentOS
8
How To Set Up SSH Keys on CentOS
By Hanif Jetha, Brian Boucheron7
How To Set Up SSH Keys on CentOS 7
By Hanif Jetha
Debian
11
How to Set Up SSH Keys on Debian 11
By Jamon Camisso10
How to Set Up SSH Keys on Debian 10
By Hanif Jetha9
How to Set Up SSH Keys on Debian 9
By Hanif Jetha
Rocky Linux
9
How to Set Up SSH Keys on Rocky Linux 9
By Alex Garnett8
How To Set Up SSH Keys on Rocky Linux 8
By Brian Boucheron, Jamon Camisso
Ubuntu
22.04
How to Set Up SSH Keys on Ubuntu 22.04
By Alex Garnett20.04
How to Set Up SSH Keys on Ubuntu 20.04
By Brian Boucheron18.04
How to Set Up SSH Keys on Ubuntu 18.04
By Hanif Jetha16.04
How To Set Up SSH Keys on Ubuntu 16.04
By Hanif Jetha12.04
How To Set Up SSH Keys on Ubuntu 12.04
By Etel Sverdlov, Brian Boucheron
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