If you are managing remote servers, using SSH (Secure Shell) is essential. SSH keys provide a secure and convenient way to authenticate, and at times, you may need to view your SSH public key. In this guide, we will walk you through two easy methods to view your SSH public key on a Linux system.<\/p>\n
First, let us understand what an SSH public key is.<\/p>\n
An SSH public key is part of a pair (public and private) that you create for secure communication with a server. The public key is shared with the server, letting you establish a secure connection without needing a password.<\/p>\n
The simplest way to view your SSH public key is by using the \u2018cat\u2019 command. Follow these steps:<\/p>\n
cat ~\/.ssh\/id_rsa.pub<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n
This method is slightly more advanced and beneficial if you are using \u2018ssh-agent\u2019 to manage your SSH keys:<\/p>\n
ssh-agent sh -c \u2018ssh-add; ssh-add -L\u2019<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n
You might need to view your SSH public key when:<\/p>\n
ssh-keygen -t rsa<\/pre>\nThis command will create a new key pair in the default location (~\/.ssh\/).<\/li>\n
Viewing your SSH public key on Linux is a simple process with both the \u2018cat\u2019 command and \u2018ssh-agent\u2019 methods. Whether you are configuring a new server or managing SSH keys, knowing how to access your public key is essential for secure remote access.<\/p>\n
Need to enable SSH on your VPS? Read our guide on How to Enable SSH on VPS through WHM<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you are managing remote servers, using SSH (Secure Shell) is essential. SSH keys provide a secure and convenient way to authenticate, and at times, you may need to view…<\/p>\n