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Upload SSH key to dashboard
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.. |import| image:: ../_static/import_public_key.png
   :height: 30px

.. |import_confirm| image:: ../_static/import_public_key_confirm.png
   :height: 30px

This step only needs to be performed once. After your key has been uploaded, it will remain stored on the platform.

Go to the ``Compute`` menu, select ``Key Pairs`` and click |import|. Choose a name for your key and select ``SSH Key`` in the ``Key Type field``. You can either upload a file or paste the content of your public key. Confirm by clicking |import_confirm|.

.. figure:: ../_static/upload_ssh_key.png
    :alt: Import SSH Key menu
    :align: left