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Secure Access to AWS EC2 Instances: Generating SSH Key Pairs

Understanding SSH Key Pairs

An SSH key pair comprises a public key and a private key that serve as security credentials for authenticating your identity when connecting to an Amazon EC2 instance.

Creating SSH Key Pairs

You can create key pairs using the Amazon EC2 console or a third-party tool. Once created, retrieve the public key for the new key pair.

Steps to Generate a Key Pair:

1. Create a key pair using the Amazon EC2 console or a third-party tool.
2. Retrieve the public key from the newly created key pair.
3. Use the private-key file to log into your EC2 instance via SSH.

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