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# Generate SSH Keys

A Secure Shell key is an access credential in the SSH protocol. Its function is similar to that of usernames and passwords.

**Go to the Link Below to Get Your SSH Key Generator on Your Desktop.**

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**Once You've Generated Your SSH Key, Enter It and Your Root Password into the "Security" Section.**

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