SSH Keys overview
Published 28 March 2024
SSH (Secure Shell) keys can be used as credentials to authenticate access to a given server.
They provide a more secure alternative than username/password credentials and is our recommended way to authenticate Linux Machines.
When you generate an SSH key you can optionally create a passphrase.
- The passphrase will then be needed each time the key is used and therefore provides additional security.
- You will need to know the passphrase when adding an SSH key to Redgate Monitor (see Connecting to a Linux Machine)
We have the following pages to help you get started with SSH keys for your estate.