How to Generate an SSH Key Pair in cPanel Print

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Use cPanel → Security → SSH Access → Manage SSH Keys to create a key pair.

  1. Select Generate a New Key.
  2. Choose a key name and supported key type/size.
  3. Use a strong passphrase when practical.
  4. Generate the key.
  5. Return to the public-key list and Authorize the new public key before using it for login.

Generating a key is not enough by itself; cPanel requires the public key to be authorized before it can authenticate.


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