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# How to add a SSH Key to a VPS

||| Warning: Your files that are currently on the server will be deleted when adding a SSH Key. (Does not affect anything before step 4)

### How to add your SSH Key to a VPS

1. Login to the [VPS Panel](https://vf.sparkedhost.com/sshkeys) and go to the SSH Keys section, then click “Add Key” on the top-right area

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/a79efd0b48a91800/04-you_1ulc8lm.png)

2. Enter a name for your SSH Key and paste in the public key from earlier.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/a79efd0b48a91800/05-up_18ureek.png)

3. Go to the Servers section and click on the Manage button on the VPS that you want to add a SSH Key on.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/a79efd0b48a91800/06-never_6tbjqe.png)

4. Click on the Rebuild Button next to the Power Off button.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/a79efd0b48a91800/08-gonna_mr1d7s.png)

5. After entering the VPS’ new name and desired OS, click on the SSH Key that you have added earlier and begin rebuilding the VPS.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/a79efd0b48a91800/09-let_1egtj10.png)

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