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SSH config file

Simplifies SSH connection by storing the intricate details surrounding the SSH connection. Fields are optional not required.

# Create a config file
$ vi ~/.ssh/config

Content of config file

Host 104.105.103.102

OR

Host prod-instance
    HostName 104.105.103.102
    User root
    IdentityFile ~/.ssh/id_rsa
    Port 22

SSH into the server configured in config file

$ ssh prod-instance

# So much easier!!
Last update: April 16, 2024