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Generate an SSH Key in macOS

This KB provides instructions for generating an SSH key in macOS that can be used with LCB hosts.

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Process

  1. Launch Terminal.
  2. Enter the following command:
    • ssh-keygen - rsa
  3. Press Return to accept the default location (i.e., ~/.ssh/).
  4. Enter a passphrase or press Return to accept the default settings (i.e., no passphrase).
  5. macOS will generate the key pair.

Notes

  • Your private key is saved to the id_rsa file.
  • Your public key is saved to the “id_rsa.pub” file.

Keywordsmac, linux computing base, lcb, keygen, rsa, passphrase, pass phrase, key pair, private key, public key   Doc ID95212
OwnerDylan R.GroupLibraries
Created2019-10-23 12:58:53Updated2024-04-26 16:33:57
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