How to Create an SSH Key in Utho Cloud

Overview

An SSH key in Utho Cloud is used to authenticate and establish a secure connection to cloud resources, such as virtual machines. SSH keys provide a more secure and efficient method for logging in remotely, without the need for passwords. SSH key-based authentication is widely used for automating tasks and securely managing cloud resources.

1. Login to Utho Cloud Platform

• Visit Utho Cloud Platform’s Login page.
• Enter your credentials and click Login .
• If you don’t have an account, sign up here .

2. Navigate to SSH Key Listing Page

• After logging in, go to the SSH Key Listing Page or you can click here.
• This page displays all the SSH keys associated with your account.

3. Click on the “Create SSH Key” Button

• On the SSH Key Listing Page , click on the button labeled “Create SSH Key” located at the top of the page.

• This will open the Create SSH Key drawer, where you can input details for your new SSH key.

  

4. Enter SSH Key Details

• In the Create SSH Key drawer, you will see two input fields: a. Name :

  • Enter a unique name for the SSH key.
  • This name will help you easily identify the key later, especially if you have multiple keys.

  b. SSH Key Content :

  • Paste your public SSH key content into this field.

  • The SSH key content should be in the format of an SSH public key, which looks like:

    

5. Click on “Create SSH Key”

• After filling in both fields, click on the “Create SSH Key” button located below the input fields.
• This will initiate the process of creating your new SSH key.

6. Verify SSH Key Creation Success

• Once the SSH key is successfully created, you will see a success toast notification confirming that the SSH key has been added.

• The page will automatically refresh, and your newly created SSH key will appear in the SSH key listing.

  

7. Verify SSH Key in the List

• Return to the SSH Key Listing Page to verify if your newly created SSH key has been added to the list.

• Your key will appear with the name you provided, and you can use it for secure connections to cloud resources.

  

Conclusion

Creating an SSH key in Utho Cloud is a simple and essential process for securely managing cloud resources. Once your SSH key is created, you can use it for secure, passwordless access to virtual machines and other cloud services. You can manage your SSH keys easily from the SSH Key Listing Page , ensuring secure and efficient cloud operations.