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Add an SSH key item using the Cerby mobile app

This article describes how to add Secure Shell (SSH) key pairs to your Cerby workspace using the Cerby mobile app.

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Written by Cerby Team
Updated over a month ago

Who can use this feature?

  • Workspace Owners, Super Admins, Admins, and Users

  • Only supported using the Cerby web and mobile apps

To add an SSH key item using the Cerby mobile app, you must complete the following steps:

  1. Open the Cerby mobile app on your mobile phone.

  2. Log in to your Cerby workspace.

  3. Tap the Add button from the bottom navigation bar. The Select a category screen is displayed with a list of options.

  4. Select the SSH keys option from the list. The SSH Key screen is displayed.

  5. Enter the information in the corresponding fields:

    • SSH keys label in Cerby: It is the name of the SSH key item that is always displayed on the secret card.

    • Bit strength: It is the cryptographic key length of the SSH key, measured in bits. For example, 2048, 3072, or 4096 bits.

    • Format: It is the encoding format of the SSH key, such as RSA or DSA.

    • Passphrase: It is a confidential phrase or password that provides an optional extra layer of security for the SSH key.

    • Private key: It is the private part of the SSH key pair, crucial for authenticating the user.

    • Public key: It is the non-sensitive, public part of the SSH key pair, shared with remote servers or services for authentication purposes.

    • Hostname: It is the domain name or IP address of the server associated with the SSH key.

    • Date: It is the date when the SSH key item was created or last modified.

    • Notes: It is a space for additional information or personalized notes related to the database.

  6. (Optional) Select the Ask users to confirm their identity to view the secret option if you want an identity challenge to be issued when users want to view it.
    ​NOTE: You can add an identity challenge later via the Cerby web app. For more information, read the article Edit a secret or secret item using the Cerby mobile app.

  7. (Optional) Enter the name of a collection to which you want to add the secret in the Collection name.

  8. Select a vault where you want to save the secret from the Vault drop-down menu.
    ​NOTE: If you only have one vault, the Vault drop-down list is not displayed.

  9. Tap the Save button in iOS or Save item in Android. A success message box is displayed.

Now you are done. You can start managing access to your secrets securely.

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