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| 1 | +--- |
| 2 | +title: How to store public authentication keys in the OVHcloud Control Panel |
| 3 | +excerpt: Find out how to import public SSH keys into your OVHcloud Control Panel |
| 4 | +updated: 2024-12-04 |
| 5 | +--- |
| 6 | + |
| 7 | +## Objective |
| 8 | + |
| 9 | +Key pairs are used to authenticate SSH connections between hosts, for example a desktop client and a remote server. When reinstalling a dedicated server or a VPS from the OVHcloud Control Panel, you have the option to add a public key to the operating system. Storing public keys in your Control Panel makes this process more convenient. |
| 10 | + |
| 11 | +**This guide explains how to store your public authentication keys in the OVHcloud Control Panel.** |
| 12 | + |
| 13 | +## Requirements |
| 14 | + |
| 15 | +- A [dedicated server](/links/bare-metal/bare-metal) or a [VPS](/links/bare-metal/vps) in your OVHcloud account |
| 16 | +- Access to the [OVHcloud Control Panel](/links/manager) |
| 17 | + |
| 18 | +> [!primary] |
| 19 | +> |
| 20 | +> For information about using authentication keys with [Public Cloud](/links/public-cloud/public-cloud) services, refer to our dedicated guide: |
| 21 | +> |
| 22 | +> [How to create SSH keys with OpenSSH for Public Cloud instances](/pages/public_cloud/compute/creating-ssh-keys-pci) |
| 23 | +> |
| 24 | +
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| 25 | +## Instructions |
| 26 | + |
| 27 | +If you have not created a key pair yet, consult our guides first: |
| 28 | + |
| 29 | +- [How to create and use keys for SSH authentication](/pages/bare_metal_cloud/dedicated_servers/creating-ssh-keys-dedicated) |
| 30 | +- [How to create and use keys for SSH authentication with PuTTY](/pages/web_cloud/web_hosting/ssh_using_putty_on_windows) |
| 31 | + |
| 32 | +Log in to the [OVHcloud Control Panel](/links/manager), click on the account name at the top right and open `Products and services`{.action}. |
| 33 | + |
| 34 | +{.thumbnail} |
| 35 | + |
| 36 | +In the Control Panel section `My services`, click `SSH keys`{.action}. |
| 37 | + |
| 38 | +{.thumbnail} |
| 39 | + |
| 40 | +Click the button `Add an SSH key`{.action} and select `Dedicated`{.action} from the menu. |
| 41 | + |
| 42 | +{.thumbnail} |
| 43 | + |
| 44 | +In the popup window, enter a label for the key in the first field. |
| 45 | +Copy the entire public key string and paste it into the second field. |
| 46 | + |
| 47 | +{.thumbnail} |
| 48 | + |
| 49 | +Click the button `Confirm`{.action}. |
| 50 | + |
| 51 | +The key will now be available when you reinstall a dedicated server or a VPS in the OVHcloud Control Panel. |
| 52 | + |
| 53 | +Consult our "Getting started" guides for further details on this topic: |
| 54 | + |
| 55 | +- [Dedicated server](/pages/bare_metal_cloud/dedicated_servers/getting-started-with-dedicated-server) |
| 56 | +- [Dedicated server of the **Eco** product line](/pages/bare_metal_cloud/dedicated_servers/getting-started-with-dedicated-server-eco) |
| 57 | +- [VPS](/pages/bare_metal_cloud/virtual_private_servers/starting_with_a_vps) |
| 58 | + |
| 59 | +## Go further |
| 60 | + |
| 61 | +For specialized services (SEO, development, etc.), contact [OVHcloud partners](/links/partner). |
| 62 | + |
| 63 | +If you would like assistance using and configuring your OVHcloud solutions, please refer to our [support offers](/links/support). |
| 64 | + |
| 65 | +Join our [community of users](/links/community). |
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