SSH Keys: A Simple Guide to Secure Remote Access

Secure Shell (SSH) keys are a widely used method for secure authentication between systems, especially in managing remote servers. Using SSH keys eliminates the need for password-based logins, enhancing both security and convenience. Below is a guide on how to generate two types of SSH keys: RSA and ED25519. Generating an RSA Key To create an RSA key with 4096-bit encryption, use the following command: ssh-keygen -o -t rsa -b 4096 -C "your_username" ...

August 6, 2023 · 3 min