1. Create an RSA Key Pair

The command will create a 2048-bit RSA key pair by default.

You can also create a larger 4096-bit key by entering -b 4096

The command produces this output:

Press Enter to save the key pair into .ssh/, or you can specify another location to save your key.

      2. Create a passphrase

You will be prompted to create a passphrase for your SSH key. Press Enter to leave it blank and use only the key to establish SSH connections. Enter a password for an additional security layer.

      3. To display your public key enter the command below:

The generated key will begin with ssh-rsa.

You can now copy and paste your public SSH key to your Shell console, or any server, to establish a secure connection.