“ Learn to generate SSH keys with precise commands and insightful explanations for enhanced security.”
Example Code and Explanation:
# Generate SSH key pair (RSA) with a specified email
ssh-keygen -t rsa -b 4096 -C "your_email@example.com"
# View the generated SSH keys
cat ~/.ssh/id_rsa # Private Key
cat ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub # Public KeyExplanation:
- ssh-keygen: Command to generate SSH keys.
- -t rsa: Specifies the key type (RSA).
- -b 4096: Sets the number of bits in the key (4096 for stronger security).
- -C "your_email@example.com": Adds a comment or email to identify the key owner.
View the generated keys:
- ~/.ssh/id_rsa: Private key (keep secure).
- ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub: Public key (share with others/services for authentication).
