Generating an SSH Public for the Oracle Cloud User

Use OpenSSL to create a private and public key in a PEM format for the previously created Oracle Cloud user.

If you're using Windows, you'll need to install Git Bash for Windows and run the commands with that tool.
Use OpenSSL to generate an API signing key pair in a PEM format. Once this task is complete, you should have the following information stored in a file:
  • The RSA public key's fingerprint.
  1. Login to the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure console.
  2. Click the profile icon in the top navigation bar and click the username.
    The User Details page is opened.
  3. Click the API Keys link.
  4. Click Add API Key.
  5. Select Generate API Key Pair.
  6. Download the Private Key.
  7. Download the Public Key.
  8. Click Add.
    A fingerprint is generated.
    Figure 1. Public Key Fingerprint

    Pubiic Key Fingerprint
  9. Copy the fingerprint.
  10. Store the fingerprint to a file.
    The fingerprint is used later to create a cloud credential in NavOps.