Using SSH Keys

Creating your Key

Mac/Linux

ssh-keygen

By default, this creates keys named id_rsa (your private key) and id_rsa.pub (your public key) in ~/.ssh.

Windows

* Key Authentication with PuTTY

Installing your Key

Mac/Linux

Make a password for the account olpc: (on xo)

passwd

Copy to laptop with: (on computer)

ssh-copy-id olpc@xo-ip-addr

Other Guides

• OLPC Developer Setup