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usr/bin/ssh-copy-id: INFO: 1 key(s) remain to be installed - if you are prompted now it is to install the new password:Įnter your password and the utility installs the key. usr/bin/ssh-copy-id: INFO: attempting to log in with the new key(s), to filter out any that are already installed usr/bin/ssh-copy-id: INFO: Source of key(s) to be installed: "/home/example_user/.ssh/id_rsa.pub" For example, the root user at 192.0.2.123: $ ssh-copy-id -i ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub utility will report some basic information and prompt for your password. Specify the username and server IP address (or domain name) as shown. Specify the correct public key with the -i parameter.Use the utility to add your public key to the server.

Mac workstations can install it via Homebrew, MacPorts, or using Curl. The ssh-copy-id utility is pre-installed on most Linux distributions. This guide is suitable for Linux, Mac, or Windows workstations.ĭeploy a new SSH key from a Linux or Mac workstation with ssh-copy-id.This guide applies to Linux and BSD servers.

To follow this guide, you must have an SSH key in OpenSSH format.You can manually change SSH keys without reinstalling the server by following this Quickstart Guide. Changing SSH keys on a running server using the Customer Portal will reinstall and wipe all data on the server.
