full-cli.mp4

1. Generate the SSH keypair

For example, to generate keys id_northflank and id_northflank.pub in ~/.ssh:

ssh-keygen -t ed25519 -f ~/.ssh/id_northflank -N ""

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Load your key into your SSH agent (recommended)

• If your key is not loaded into your SSH gent, SSH might not offer the right key automatically.
• Add the private key (no .pub).

macOS / Linux

eval "$(ssh-agent -s)"
ssh-add ~/.ssh/id_northflank
ssh-add -l

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2. In your Northflank team, create a new SSH identity

Navigate to Team → Integrations → SSH Identities → Create SSH Identity

Create SSH identity:

• Enter a name (or generate a random one).
• Add one or more public keys, i.e. each team member can add their key.
• No need to change anything in the advanced options.
• Click on Create SSH identity.

3. After deploying your service

Verify that the service has SSH enabled by going to the Resources tab on your service. If the box is not already checked, check the box and click Update and restart.