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Steps to create new SSH Keypair
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Prerequisites: Machine running any unix flavoured operating system

Steps to create a new SSH Keypair:

  1. Run the below command on the command prompt
ssh-keygen
  1. Give the new keypair a name
  2. Securing the keypair with a pass phrase is optional. So, just press return key twice

You should have a new keypair in the current working directory.

Watch the demo of creating a new keypair(no audio) here

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