Manage SSH Key

This guide explains how to view and manage existing SSH keys in CloudRaya.

From the SSH Key page, you can:

• View the public key of an SSH key
• Delete SSH keys that are no longer needed

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Accessing the SSH Key Page

To manage SSH keys:

1. Open the CloudRaya Control Panel
2. Navigate to Dashboard → Network → SSH Key

This page displays all SSH keys created or imported in your project.

Each SSH key entry shows:

• SSH Key Name
• Creation date
• Available actions

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View Public Key

Each SSH key stored in CloudRaya has a public key that can be viewed at any time.

What Is the Public Key?

• The public key is the non-sensitive part of an SSH key pair
• It is used to:
  • Verify authentication requests
  • Configure access on servers or systems
• CloudRaya stores only the public key
• The private key is never stored and exists only on your device

How to View the Public Key

1. Go to Dashboard → Network → SSH Key
2. Locate the SSH key you want to inspect
3. Click View (eye icon)
4. The Public Key dialog will appear
5. Click Copy Public Key if needed

When Do You Need the Public Key?

You may need the public key when:

• Manually adding SSH access to a server
• Auditing access configuration
• Sharing public access details with a teammate
• Verifying that the correct key is in use

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Delete SSH Key

Deleting an SSH key removes it permanently from CloudRaya.

How to Delete an SSH Key

1. Go to Dashboard → Network → SSH Key
2. Locate the SSH key you want to remove
3. Click Delete (trash icon)
4. Confirm the deletion

The SSH key is removed immediately.

What Happens When You Delete an SSH Key?

• The SSH key is deleted from CloudRaya
• The key will:
  • No longer be selectable for new VMs
  • No longer appear in the SSH Key list
• Existing VMs are not modified automatically

Important notes:

• Deleting an SSH key does not remove access from existing VMs
• The public key remains inside the VM’s authorized_keys file
• SSH access will still work as long as the private key exists on your device

When Should You Delete an SSH Key?

Delete an SSH key when:

• The key is no longer used
• A device holding the private key is lost or compromised
• Rotating access credentials
• Cleaning up unused resources

Best Practices

• Use different SSH keys for different environments (dev / prod)
• Delete unused SSH keys regularly
• Store private keys securely
• Never share private keys
• Recreate VMs if you need to fully revoke SSH access

Related Pages

📄 Create SSH Key

📄 Connect to Virtual Machine Using SSH Key

📄 Virtual Machine Overview