SSH/SFTP

What You Can Do

On this page, you can:

• View and update user information and SSH/SFTP passwords.

• Manage Local SSH Keys to enable secure, password-less connections to remote servers.

• Add and manage Remote SSH Keys for accessing from external servers efficiently.

This page simplifies secure, password-less access for file transfers, migrations, and other server tasks.

User Information

This section displays essential details about the current site:

• User

• Group

• Home Directory

• Change Password

Local Key Management

Local keys are used to connect to remote servers, such as when migrating from a remote server. The local SSH key, generated by ssh-keygen, allows password-less connections to remote servers. This enhances security and simplifies tasks like file transfers and server migrations.

• View Local Key: The page displays the generated public key.

• Copy Local Key: Use the "Copy" button to quickly copy the SSH key for adding it to a remote server's authorized_keys file.

Remote Key Management

Remote keys are used to connect from a remote server, such as when uploading files from a local server to this server. Manage remote keys that allow secure, password-less access from external servers.

• Add Remote Key:

  • Click the "Add Remote Key" button to open a form for adding a new key.

  • Enter the public key.

  • Submit the form to save the key.

• Remove Remote Key:

  • Locate the key in the displayed list.

  • Click the "Remove" button to delete the key from the list.