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How to Set Up SSH Config for Easy Server Connections
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Introduction
Typing -i options and user@host every time you SSH into a server is tedious. This guide shows you how to set up a config file to make connections easier.
Steps
1. Prepare .ssh Directory
mkdir -p ~/.ssh
chmod 700 ~/.ssh2. Create Config File
cat >> ~/.ssh/config << 'EOF'
Host myserver
HostName 192.168.1.100
User username
IdentityFile ~/.ssh/key
EOF
chmod 600 ~/.ssh/config| Option | Description |
|---|---|
Host | Alias for the connection |
HostName | Actual hostname or IP |
User | Username |
IdentityFile | Path to private key |
3. Connect
ssh myserverThat’s it.
Related Articles
For creating SSH keys and registering public keys, see:
How to Use ssh-copy-id
How to Set Up SSH Config for Easy Server Connections
https://naonao-na.com/en/posts/ssh-set-config-windows/