- SSH(Secure Shell) is access credential that is used in the SSH Protocol.
- It is a cryptographic network protocol that is used for transferring encrypted data over network.
- It allows you to connect to a server, or multiple servers, without having you to remember or enter your password for each system that is to login remotely from one system into another.
- It always comes in key pair:
- Public key – Everyone can see it, no need to protect it. (for encryption function)
- Private key – Stays in computer, must be protected. (for decryption function)
