How do I use SSH keys instead of a password?

SSH keys are a much safer alternative to passwords for command-line (SSH) access. Instead of a password that can be guessed, you use a matched pair: a private key that stays secret on your computer, and a public key that lives on the server. Only the holder of the private key can log in.

To set this up with Dirham A Day:

1. Log in to the DirhamHost control panel from my.dirhamaday.ae and open the SSH Access tool.
2. Choose Manage SSH Keys, then generate a new key (or import a public key you created on your own computer).
3. Authorise the public key so the server accepts it.
4. Download the private key and keep it safe; protect it with a passphrase.
5. Connect using your SSH client, pointing it at your private key.

Best practices:

• Never share your private key or store it on shared computers.
• Always set a passphrase on the key.
• Remove keys you no longer use from the authorised list.

If SSH access is not enabled on your plan or you need it activated, contact our 24/7 UAE team on WhatsApp +971 58 553 6767 or support@dirhamaday.ae and we will help you get set up securely.