Generate and Setup SSH Keys With Lawrence

Issue/Question

How do I make and setup SSH Keys for Lawrence?

Environment

• MobaXTerm
• Shell
• Bash
• Zsh

Cause

Want to securely connect to HPC resources

Resolution

1.  Open a terminal on your local machine
   Note: This can be MobaXTerm (Windows), or Bash/Zsh (Linux or Mac)
2. Type ssh-keygen and press enter
   Note: This generates a keypair on your local machine
3. Press enter to accept the default path
4. Press enter to skip the passphrase
5. Press enter again to confirm
6. Type ssh-copy-id first.last@lawrence.usd.edu and press enter
   Note: Use your own name instead of first.last
   Note: This sets up the newly generated key for use on lawrence
7. Type your password and press enter
8. Complete the Duo second factor authentication
9. Type ssh first.last@lawrence.usd.edu to test your SSH Key