FAQs: SSH keys
Where can I find my SSH key?
SSH keys are device-specific and are found within the device. Because each operating system is different, the steps to locate the SSH key are OS-specific. To learn more about generating an SSH key on a device, refer to GitHub's article on generating SSH keys.
How many SSH keys can I add to my account?
You can associate up to 100 SSH keys with an account. Authorized users can add 1 SSH key at a time by using the IBM Cloud® console. While most users don't need 100 keys, you need to remove any keys that you do not need to make sure that space is available for more valid keys. For more information, see Removing an SSH key.
I don't see my actual SSH key in the list, but I do see a fingerprint. What is that?
The fingerprint that is shown with the details for an SSH key is an abbreviated sequence of bytes generated by the system. The fingerprint is shorter than the SSH key itself and is used to authenticate or look up the public key for the associated device.
If I create or reload a device that uses an image template, do the SSH keys carry over?
Yes and no. Each device has a unique SSH key, so the key for the newly provisioned or reloaded device is different from the image. However, SSH keys that are associated with either a Flex Image or a standard image templates are associated with the device when it is provisioned or reloaded. You can also add keys during the setup process.