Windows Client using Key Pair

Connecting via SSH with PuTTY and a Key Pair on Windows

Prerequisite

• A Compute Instance created with key pair authentication (see how to launch an instance).

• The private key file from the key pair (see how to create a key pair).

Instruction

1. Log in to the Project

Select a project from the projects management page to enter the project detail page.

Project Overview

2. Go to Compute Instance

In the left-hand menu, click COMPUTE > Compute Instance to go to the Compute Instance page.

Project Overview

3. Go to the Compute Instance Detail Page

Click on the desired Compute Instance from the list to enter its detail page.

Instances Page

4. Check the External IP

Copy the external IP of the Compute Instance and check the SSH settings under Networks & Security Groups.

Instance Overview

5. Use the External IP to connect via Putty

Fill External IP in Putty

• Host Name: Enter the External IP.

• Connection Type: Select SSH.

6. Add the Key Pair file for authentication

• Click on Connection > SSH > Auth.

• Then, click the 'Browse...' button, select your .ppk private key file, and click "Open".

If you generated the key pair from NIPA Cloud Space, you must first convert the .pem key pair to .ppk.

Browse Key Pair

7. Enter the User to SSH into the Linux Instance

Enter the user: nc-user and press Enter. You will now be logged into the Linux instance.

SSH Success