# Managing Key Pair(s)

Accessing an instance requires a key or password to ensure the security of the data within it. Users can generate their own keys, known as a Key Pair. Once created, the user can use the public key for authentication.

## Instructions

### 1. **Log in to the project**

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

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### 2. **Go to Key Pairs**

In the left-hand menu, click **COMPUTE > Key Pairs** to go to the Key Pairs page.

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### 3. **Key Pair Management**

You can manage Key Pairs in the following ways:

* **3.1** [Create a New Key Pair](https://docs-epc.gitbook.io/ncs-documents/ncs-documents-en/compute/key-pair/creating-a-new-key-pair) or [Import an Existing Key Pair](https://docs-epc.gitbook.io/ncs-documents/ncs-documents-en/compute/key-pair/importing-an-existing-key-pair)
* **3.2** Delete a Key Pair
* **3.3** View a Public Key
* **3.4** Set a Key Pair as the Default

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