> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.tensordock.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.tensordock.com/virtual-machines/how-to-add-your-ssh-key.md).

# How to add your SSH Key

A brief walkthrough of how to add your SSH Key to your TensorDock account! This tutorial assumes that you already have an SSH Keypair generated.

1. Navigate to the TensorDock website, and to the "Secrets" Tab.  (<https://dashboard.tensordock.com/secrets>) and select "Add Secret" on the top right

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2. Name your new key, and select "SSH Key" on the **Type** dropdown. \
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3. Copy your **Public Key** and paste it into the Value field. \
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4. Click Create Secret. Congratulations, your key has been added to TensorDock! All future Linux-based deployments will now have your SSH Key automatically added for your convenience. <img src="https://276866638-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FScYFYZoiZXazILi6lxJ5%2Fuploads%2FGyeNouXD222GAI1oqr7K%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=8301398d-dca8-492e-a95c-2a86078ef804" alt="" data-size="original">

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