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How Do I Generate an SSH Key?

Updated on 15 September, 2025

A guide explaining how to create SSH key pairs for secure authentication with Vultr instances.

To connect to your Vultr instances securely, you need to generate an SSH key pair. A public key that you share with Vultr, and a private key that remains securely stored on your local machine.

SSH keys eliminate the need for password-based logins and reduce the risk of brute-force attacks. Depending on your operating system:

  • On Linux or macOS, you can use the ssh-keygen utility.
  • On Windows, tools like PuTTYgen are commonly used.

For step-by-step instructions and best practices, refer to the How to Generate SSH Keys guide.