How to Generate SSH Keys on Mac and Linux with CLI

Linux/Mac Instructions:
Recommended: Install or Update OpenSSH

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install openssh-server

First, load a command line terminal and type the following command:

Your two key files will be created in the /HOME/.ssh/ directory by default, including your private key, but you may specify a direct location. Never share your private key.

$HOME/.ssh/id_rsa (private net)

Per above, you’ll be given the option to set a passphrase to make it more difficult for unauthorized users to log into your accounts by protecting the confidentiality of your keypairs.

Your public key is uploaded to your server to use SSH key authentication for access control. The ssh-copy-id command, which is part of the OpenSSH package, can be used to automate the transfer process in the syntax of:

You may also add the key to your account using JumpCloud, or by manually placing the public SSH key on the remote server.

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