About SSH keys

SSH keys are used by SSH servers to identify a user or device through public-key cryptography. SSH keys are made up of an alpha-numeric combination and are unique to the device to which they are assigned. At any time, authorized users can add, edit, or delete SSH keys by using the IBM Cloud® console.

You can request SSH keys during provisioning or through an OS Reload.

SSH keys allow access to a device without using a password from corresponding clients for each public key that is implemented on the device. By adding an SSH key to a device, the device that was provided with the SSH key accesses the device for the corresponding key without the use of a password.