Let us look at how to generate ssh key linode. With the support of our Linode support services at Bobcares, we can give you a complete overview of how to generate the key.

Generate SSH key linode

We may generate an SSH key for Linode by following these steps:

1. Open the terminal or command prompt: On Linux or macOS, we can open the terminal or command prompt by hitting CTRL+ALT+T, or on Windows, we may use the Win+R key combination and type cmd.
2. Create a new SSH key: Use the following command in the terminal or command prompt to generate a new SSH key:

   ssh-keygen -t ed25519
3. The ED25519 algorithm will be used to produce a new SSH key. Instead, we may utilize the RSA technique by entering ssh-keygen -t rsa.
4. Choose a location for the SSH key: When prompted, select a location for the SSH key. Depending on the algorithm, the default location is generally /.ssh/id ed25519 or /.ssh/id rsa.
5. Set a passphrase for the SSH key (optional): To add an extra degree of protection, we may establish a passphrase for the SSH key. This password will be required each time we use the SSH key to connect to the Linode VPS.
6. Add the SSH key to your Linode account: Once you’ve generated the SSH key, we must add it to the Linode account. To do this, log in to the Linode Cloud Manager, click on the profile icon in the upper right corner, and select “SSH Keys”.

   Copy the contents of the public key file (often /.ssh/id ed25519.pub or /.ssh/id rsa.pub) into the “Public Key” box. Give the key a name and store it by clicking the “Add SSH Key” button.

That’s is the final step in the process. We have now produced and added an SSH key to the Linode account. We can now safely access the Linode VPS through SSH using this key.

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Conclusion

To sum up we have now seen how to generate an ssh key Linode. With the support of our Linode support services at Bobcares, we have now gone through the whole key generation process.