What are SSH Keys?
Linux servers are by default secured by a password. However, this type of authentication is not ideal from a security standpoint because your server can be vulnerable to Brute-Force-, or dictionary attacks. SSH Keys are like a “keycard” to access your server without a password.
Table of Contents
- What are SSH Keys?
- SSH Keys vs. Passwords
- SSH Key Authentication Explained:
- Generate SSH Keys:
- Uploading Public Keys to the Server:
- How to Use Your Private Key with PuTTY:
- How to use your Private Key with Pageant:
- Testing SSH Key Authentication and Disabling Password Authentication:
- Removing SSH Key Authentication and Re-enabling Password Authentication:
