In this guide, we'll walk through the step-by-step process of adding an SSH key to your BigScoots WPO server.

Using SSH keys offers enhanced security and convenience for server access compared to password authentication. SSH keys use cryptographic authentication, making it nearly impossible for attackers to guess or brute-force access to your server.

Before adding an SSH key to your BigScoots WPO profile, you first need to generate the SSH key pair (if you haven't already).

This involves creating a public key, which you will upload to BigScoots, and a private key, which remains on your machine.

You can follow this guide to Generate SSH Keys using PuTTY.

Once you have your SSH key, log in to your BigScoots WPO portal. Navigate to Edit Profile and Security > SSH Access.

In the SSH Access section, click 'Add SSH Key'.

A pop-up window will appear where you can paste the public key you generated in Step #1.

Once pasted, click Add Key to save it.

In addition to using SSH keys, WPO also offers the option to add specific IP addresses to an allowlist.

This provides an extra layer of security by ensuring that only pre-approved IP addresses can connect to your server using the SSH key.

To add the IP or IP Range you can add the addresses in the "Allowed IPs" section.
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After successfully adding your SSH key, you can find the SSH access command by navigating to WPO > My Sites > Site Details > SSH Access.

If you're using PuTTY to connect to your server, refer to our guide on Access Server via SSH for detailed instructions on how to set it up and connect.

If you encounter any issues during the process, please don't hesitate to contact us via live chat or support ticket for assistance. We're here to help!