How to store public authentication keys in the OVHcloud Control Panel

Objective

Key pairs are used to authenticate SSH connections between hosts, for example a desktop client and a remote server. When reinstalling a dedicated server or a VPS from the OVHcloud Control Panel, you have the option to add a public key to the operating system. Storing public keys in your Control Panel makes this process more convenient.

This guide explains how to store your public authentication keys in the OVHcloud Control Panel.

Requirements

• A dedicated server or a VPS in your OVHcloud account
• Access to the OVHcloud Control Panel

Instructions

If you have not created a key pair yet, consult our guides first:

• How to create and use keys for SSH authentication
• How to create and use keys for SSH authentication with PuTTY

Log in to the OVHcloud Control Panel, click on the account name at the top right and open My offers and services.

In the Control Panel section My services, click SSH keys.

Click the button Add an SSH key and select Dedicated from the menu.

In the popup window, enter a label for the key in the first field.
Copy the entire public key string and paste it into the second field.

Click the button Confirm.

The key will now be available when you reinstall a dedicated server or a VPS in the OVHcloud Control Panel.

Consult our "Getting started" guides for further details on this topic:

• Dedicated server
• Dedicated server of the Eco product line
• VPS

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