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Manage SSH Key

An SSH Key is a pair of keys, consisting of a public key and a private key, used for secure authentication when connecting to servers via SSH. By adding the public key to the Cloud, you can securely access Virtual Machines or Load Balancers without a password, while ensuring that only those possessing the private key can log in. This enhances security and prevents unauthorized access.

Requirements​

  • Your machine already has an SSH Key pair (public & private).
  • If you do not have one, you can follow this guide to create an SSH Key: Generate SSH Key on Vietnix
  • Public key format: OpenSSH (typically id_rsa.pub)

Add SSh key in Vietnix Cloud​

  1. Login to Vietnix Cloud Dashboard

  2. Navigate to SSH keys

    SSH keys

  3. Click **Add SSH Key **

  4. Enter the following information:

    • Name : The name used to identify the key
    • Description (Optional): A brief description of the key
    • Key Value: Paste the public key (usually id_rsa.pub or any .pub file)

    Add SSH keys

  5. Click Add to apply key

Remove an SSH Key​

  1. Select the key you want to delete

  2. Click Delete

  3. Confirm the deletion to remove the key from the system

    Delete SSH Key

Best Practices​

  • Keep your private key secure; never share it.
  • Only add trusted public keys to your account.
  • Regularly review and remove unused SSH Keys.
  • Use descriptive names for keys to easily identify them later.