Connect EC2 instance
Connect an EC2 instance with SSH by Session ID or by downloading a key
Once an EC2 Instance is created, you connect it with SSH either by using Session ID or by downloading a key.
Connecting to an EC2 Linux instance using SSH
In the DuploCloud Portal, navigate to Cloud Services -> Hosts and select the host to which you want to connect.
Connect using session ID
After you select the Host, on the Host's page click the Actions menu and select SSH. A new browser tab opens and you can connect your Host using SSH with by session ID. Connection to the host launches in a new browser tab.
Connect by downloading a key
After you select the Host, on the Host's page click the Actions menu and select Connect -> Connection Details. The Connection Info for Host window opens. Follow the instructions to connect to the server.
Click Download Key.
Disable the option to download the SSH key
If you don't want to display the Download Key button, disable the button's visibility.
In the DuploCloud Portal, navigate to Administrator -> System Settings.
Click the System Config tab.
Click Add. The Add Config pane displays.
From the Config Type list box, select Flags.
From the Key list box, select Disable SSH Key Download.
From the Value list box, select true.
Click Submit.
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