Add SSH key before deploying OS image?

wankel — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 13:14:50 +0000

Hi all,

Some VPS admin interfaces offer to insert an SSH key on the deployment page.

I figured I'd paste my public key here, to be able to log in afterwards.

So far, I have never been able to do so. Switching to password login and uploading my key manually, it does work.

I don't know the names of the different admin options; today I ran into the problem on Abdullah's Webhorizon in NL. After deployment, there is an entry for SSH keys, but I can't log in with keys:

screenshot of admin interface (sorry, my image embedding-fu is flaky).

Besides, there is a 'sharing' option, with an acces--token box.

Picture of 'sharing' tab with 'grant access' button

Other than asking around, is there a generic way to figure out which admin interface a VPS provider is running?

Happy SysAdminDay :)

_MS_ — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 05:43:27 +0000

Time to (if not already):

Disable password logins
Change the default SSH port
Consolidate servers
Schedule backups
Install htop

Any other tips?

admin — LowEndSpirit

Add SSH key before deploying OS image?

Happy SysAdminDay :)