1.3 SSH Keys

SSH Key pairs are used for establishing secure connections to dataspace environments. Key pairs consist of two parts, the private key and the public key. The private key is stored on your personal device and is used as an ‘access key’ to login to your environment. The public key is stored on the platform’s infrastructure and is used to identify its matching private key when making a connection request. You can think of the private key as a regular household key, and the public key as a household lock.

To create a key pair, follow the below steps:

  1. Navigate to the SSH Keys function of the platform using the left navigation bar.

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  1. Select “Create Key”.

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  1. Enter a name and description for your new SSH key and select “Create Key”.
  2. Your private key will automatically download onto your computer via your web browser. You do not need to worry about your public key, as this is stored safely inside the platform to maintain security.
Warning

Ensure you download your private key now, as you can not redownload the key. You can delete and create a new key pair at any time if you lose your private key, or if you believe it may be compromised.