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SSH Key Generator

Generate Ed25519 or ECDSA SSH key pairs using the Web Crypto API — runs 100% in your browser

Key Type

Ed25519 vs ECDSA

Ed25519 — Modern, fast, smaller keys, recommended for new setups. Supported on OpenSSH 6.5+.

ECDSA (P-256) — Widely compatible, used when Ed25519 isn't available.

SSH Key Generator — Ed25519 & ECDSA

Generate SSH key pairs (Ed25519 or ECDSA) securely in your browser using the Web Crypto API. Copy the public key for your server's authorized_keys and keep the private key safe.

FAQ

What is an SSH key pair?

A public/private key pair used for SSH authentication. You place the public key on the server and keep the private key on your machine. The server authenticates you without a password.

Ed25519 vs RSA — which should I use?

Ed25519 is faster, shorter, and more secure than RSA-2048. Use Ed25519 unless you need RSA for legacy system compatibility.

How do I add my public key to a server?

Run: ssh-copy-id -i ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub user@server. Or manually append the public key to ~/.ssh/authorized_keys on the server.

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