Public SSH Key Submission

For Linux / macOS Users:

Open your Terminal application and follow these steps:

Run the command: ssh-keygen -t rsa -b 4096 -C "your_email@example.com"

Press Enter when prompted for the file in which to save the key (default is usually fine).

Optionally, enter a strong passphrase when prompted (and confirm it). This adds an extra layer of security to your private key.

Your public key will be saved in a file named id_rsa.pub (or similar, if you changed the name) in your ~/.ssh/ directory.

To view and copy your public key, run: cat ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub

Copy the entire output, starting with ssh-rsa and ending with your email/comment.

For Windows Users (using PuTTYgen):

Download and open the PuTTYgen application, then follow these steps:

Select RSA as the type of key to generate.

Set the "Number of bits in a generated key" to 4096.

Click the Generate button. Move your mouse cursor randomly over the blank area to generate randomness until the key is created.

(Optional) Enter a "Key passphrase" and "Confirm passphrase" for added security.

The public key will be displayed in the "Public key for pasting into OpenSSH authorized_keys file" box. Copy the entire content from this box.

Click "Save private key" and save it to a secure location on your computer (e.g., your Documents folder). You will need this file later to connect.

CRITICAL: Your Private Key is your secret. Never share it with anyone, including us. Keep it safe!