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View SSH public keys associated with your account. Use Add key to register an existing key, or Generate Key to create a new key pair for SSH access to workspaces.
SSH keys empty state with Add and Generate buttons
When you have SSH keys registered, they appear in a list:
SSH keys list screenshot
FieldDescription
Key nameUser-defined name for identification
FingerprintUnique identifier used to validate key pairs (public/private)
Updated atLast update time
ActionEdit or delete the key

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Use in workspaces

  • SSH keys registered here are used when connecting to workspaces using SSH.
  • In a workspace’s Connect tab, copy the SSH command and replace /path/to/key with your private key path.
  • See Connect for step-by-step instructions.
    • If you use VS Code Remote-SSH, see the “Connect using VS Code Remote-SSH” section on that page.
Add SSH public key dialog screenshot

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Generate a new SSH key

Click Generate Key to create a new SSH key pair:
You can also generate SSH keys directly during the Workspace creation process (Step 2).
Generate SSH key dialog screenshot
  1. Enter a unique name for your SSH key.
  2. Click Generate SSH Key.
  3. The private key is automatically downloaded to your device, and the public key is saved to your VESSL account.