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Add SSH Key

The SSH Key feature in the Cloud Management Portal allows you to securely access your virtual machines (VMs) without requiring a password. This guide walks you through the steps to generate and manage SSH keys, and how to assign them to new or existing virtual machines.

Secure Shell (SSH) keys are a pair of cryptographic keys used to authenticate access to a VM. By adding your public key to a VM, you can log in using the corresponding private key without entering a password—ensuring both convenience and security.

Important Note​

  • Your VM must be in a stopped state to attach a new SSH key.

  • The SSH key feature is supported only for Linux-based virtual machines. It is not applicable to Windows VMs.

1. Accessing the SSH Key Manager Section :​

  • Log in to your Cloud Management Portal using your authorized credentials.

  • From the left navigation pane, go to:

    Compute → SSH Key Manager

  • Here, you’ll find a list of all SSH Keys available under your account.

2. Create a New SSH Key :​

  • Click the Add button to initiate SSH key creation.

  • A popup window will appear prompting you to provide:

    • Key Name – A unique identifier for the SSH key.

    • Description – (Optional) A note for future reference.

  • Click Add to generate the new SSH key.

3. Copy and Save the Private Key :​

  • Once the key is created successfully, your private key will be displayed under the Private Key column.

  • Click the Copy button to save the private key securely on your local machine.

Important: The private key is shown only once. Make sure to store it securely as you’ll need it to log in to your VMs.

4. Attaching SSH Key to a Virtual Machine :​

To Attach to an Existing VM :

  • Navigate to: Compute → Instances

  • Locate and select the instance you want to update.

  • Click on the Access & Security tab.

  • Click on the Change SSH Key option to add a SSH key to the VM

Note: Ensure the VM is in a Stopped state before attaching the SSH key.