Public Cloud > Virtual Data Center > SSH keys > Uploading an existing SSH key

1.2 Uploading an existing SSH key

Prerequisite

You must have an existing SSH key. If you do not have one, see the guide on how to generate an SSH key.

Uploading an existing SSH key

  • Log in to Aruba CMP;
  • from the menu, select Public Cloud > Compute;
  • in the SSH Keys area, select Go to SSH Keys;
  • in the SSH Keys section, select Create SSH Key;
  • the Create SSH Key procedure requires the following information:
    • 1. Information
      • assign a name to the SSH key (follow the naming rules);
      • you can associate one or more tags with the SSH key (follow the tagging rules);
      • assign the SSH key to a project. If you do not make a selection, the system will assign the SSH key to the default project;
      • select Continue;
    • 2. Location
      • choose the region where you want to create the SSH key;
      • select Continue;
    • 3. Enter SSH Key
      • enter the public key in the SSH Key text area and wait for the format validation check (green check mark);
      • select Continue;
    • select Confirm on the right-hand side of the sticky bar to complete the creation of the SSH key.