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# Create an SSH key

# Create an SSH key {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

A stack might include a virtual machine that requires an SSH key for access. To
request such a stack, you can either use a key pair that is assigned to you or you can
generate another key.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_cmp.cloud_service_user

## Procedure

1. On the Cloud User Portal, click Activities.
2. In the Activities list, select ManageKeys.
3. On the SSH Key Pair page, click Generate Key Pair, specify a Name for the key, and then click OK.

## Result

The system generates the key pair with the Name that you specified.

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