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How do I check my public key?
How do I check my public key?
CryptoNerd
Tue Nov 26 2024
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I want to know how I can view or access my public key. I need a step-by-step guide or instructions on checking my public key.
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GinsengBoostPowerBoost
Thu Nov 28 2024
After executing the command, your SSH public key will be displayed in the terminal window. This key is a long string of characters that uniquely identifies your SSH key pair.
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Andrea
Thu Nov 28 2024
To view your SSH public key using the 'cat' command, start by accessing your Linux machine.
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WhisperWindLight
Thu Nov 28 2024
Carefully select and copy the displayed key from the terminal. You can use your mouse or keyboard shortcuts to copy the text.
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ShintoSanctuary
Thu Nov 28 2024
Now, paste the copied key where it is required. This could be in a server configuration file, a web-based service that requires SSH access, or any other platform that requests your SSH public key for authentication.
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alexander_jackson_athlete
Thu Nov 28 2024
Locate and open a terminal window on your device. This is a crucial step as the 'cat' command is executed through the terminal.
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