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SSH Keys

SSH Keys let you log into the remote machine securely without using a password. You will need to upload at least one public key to create a VM.

Generating an SSH Key Pair​

  • For MacOS and Linux, run ssh-keygen -t ed25519 in a shell to generate an ED25519 key pair.

  • Instructions for Windows are available on the Ubuntu website.

Uploading Your SSH Public Key​

  • Click on your avatar icon located at the top right corner of the website, and click SSH Public Keys.

  • Click on the UPLOAD KEY button.

  • Enter the Key Label and the Public Key, and click on the UPLOAD KEY button.

  • You will be able to see the SSH Public Keys you have uploaded!

Modifying Your SSH Public Key​

  • You can edit your Key Label and/or delete your SSH Key(s) by clicking on the button beside each public key.

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Please keep in mind that you will need at least one public key uploaded in order to create a VM.