Title: How to Add and Manage SSH Public Keys on a VPS
PrimaryCategory: Servers
Type: Procedural
Tags: ssh, public_key, vps, key_management, server_access, passwordless_ssh
Source UI Terms: VPS Order management panel, Manage SSH Keys, Server Management Panel, SSH Keys, Add New, SSH Key Name, SSH Public Key, Install on the server, Install
Source Reference: How to Add and Manage SSH Public Keys on a VPS

Prerequisites:
- You have an SSH key pair generated using any key pair generation tool.
- You have access to your VPS Order management panel.

Steps:
1) Log in to your VPS Order management panel.
2) Navigate to the Manage SSH Keys page by clicking on the menu in the Server Management Panel, then clicking SSH Keys.
3) Add a new SSH key:
   - Click on Add New.
   - Provide a recognizable name in the SSH Key Name field.
   - Paste the public key from your local system into the SSH Public Key box.
   - To upload and simultaneously install the key on the server, select the Install on the server checkbox.
   - If you do not check the Install on the server checkbox, the key will be uploaded to the Key Manager only. You can install it on the server later by selecting the key and clicking Install.

Summary:
This guide explains how to add and manage SSH public keys on your VPS using the GUI based key manager, enabling secure, passwordless SSH access.

Evaluation Pairs:
Q: How do I upload and immediately install an SSH public key on my VPS?
A: Paste your public key in the SSH Public Key box, name the key, and check the Install on the server checkbox before adding it.

Q: What if I want to upload an SSH key but install it later?
A: Upload the key without checking the Install on the server box; then later, select the key in the manager and click Install.

Q: Where do I find the interface to manage SSH keys for my VPS?
A: Log in to your VPS Order management panel, go to the Server Management Panel, open the menu, and click SSH Keys.

When you want to set up passwordless SSH access for your server. This article explains how to add and manage SSH public keys on a VPS.
SSH key based access is a popular and secure method of logging in to a remote server. Our GUI based key manager lets you easily upload &amp; add your keys to your VPS.
You can use any key pair generation tool for this purpose. 
<h2>How do I add a public key to my server?</h2>
Step 1: Log in to your VPS Order management panel. 
Step 2: Navigate to the Manage SSH Keys page.
In the Server Management Panel, click on the menu and click on SSH Keys.
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Step 3: Add a new SSH Key
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Click on Add New.
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Give this key a recognizable name in the SSH Key Name and paste the public key from your local system into the SSH Public Key box. You can upload &amp; simultaneously install the key on the server by selecting the Install on the server checkbox.
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If the Install on the server checkbox is not checked, the key is simply uploaded to the Key Manager, and you can install it on the server later by clicking on Install.
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When you want to set up passwordless SSH access for your server. This article explains how to add and manage SSH public keys on a VPS.