Manage SSH keys

The DCD's SSH Keys view allows you to save and manage up to 100 public SSH keys for SSH access setup. This saves you from having to copy and paste the public part of an SSH key from an external source multiple times.

In addition to the SSH keys stored in the SSH Keys view, the IONOS SSH key concept supports Ad-hoc SSH keys for Dedicated Core servers, vCPU Servers, and Cubes.

Store SSH Keys in the DCD

To save your SSH key in the DCD, follow these steps:

1. Log in to the DCD with your credentials.

2. Go to Menu > Management > SSH Keys.

Access SSH keys from the Data Center Designer

1. Select + Add Key in the top left corner.

Add an SSH key to the DCD

1. Enter a Name and click Add.

2. Paste the SSH key from the clipboard into the SSH key field. If you have saved your SSH key in a file, you can upload it by selecting the Choose file button in the Select Key file field.

Copy and paste key info in the SSH key field

Note: Make sure the SSH keys you enter are valid. The DCD does not validate the syntax or format of the keys.

1. (Optional:) Select the Default checkbox to have the SSH key pre-selected when configuring SSH access. Clear the checkbox if you do not want the key to be set as default.

2. Click Save to save the key.

Result: The SSH key is visible and saved in the SSH Keys view. It can be used for the configuration of SSH accesses.

List of both default and non-default SSH keys

Delete an SSH key

To delete an existing SSH key, follow these steps:

1. Log in to the DCD with your credentials.

2. Go to Menu > Management > SSH Keys.

3. Select the respective SSH key from the list.

4. Click Delete Key.

5. Click OK in the Delete SSH key confirmation dialog box.

Delete an existing SSH key

Result: The selected SSH key is deleted.