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# Create an SSH Key Pair

## Prerequisite

To create an SSH key pair on zenConsole, you need first to retrieve the generated public key on your local computer. See [**Retrieve Generated Public Key**](/welcome/elastic-compute/security/ssh-key-pair.md) for details.

## Procedures

1. Go to **SSH Key Pair** > **Create an SSH Key Pair**.<br>

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2. Enter up to 5 public SSH keys into an SSH key pair. Pay attention to the format.\
   A public key file is usually named "id\_rsa.pub" in "/.ssh" folder and begins with "ssh-rsa". Be careful not to use your private key.
3. Label your key pair.
4. *<mark style="color:green;">(Optional)</mark>* Add a note if you need.
5. Click **Confirm**.
6. *<mark style="color:green;">(Optional)</mark>* If you don't need the key pair any more, Click **Delete** in **Actions** in the list page.

## Result

You can select **SSH Key Pair** login credential while creating an instance afterwards.

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You can now access this instance using the SSH key pair without requiring a password.