How to Set Up SSH Keys on CentOS 8

Posted by linuxize on Apr 22, 2020 3:15 PM
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Secure Shell (SSH) is a cryptographic network protocol designed for a secure connection between a client and a server. The two most popular SSH authentication mechanisms are password-based authentication and public-key based authentication. Using SSH keys is generally more secure and convenient than traditional password authentication. This article describes how to generate SSH keys on CentOS 8 systems. We’ll also show you how to set up an SSH key-based authentication and connect to remote Linux servers without entering a password.

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