How Can I Use a Key Pair?
Symptom
When you purchase an ECS, the system asks you to select a login mode. If you select Key pair, you are required to select an existing key pair or create a new pair.
If no key pair is available, create one on the management console.
Solution
- In the navigation pane of the ECS console, choose Key Pair. Then, click Create Key Pair.
- After the key pair is created, download the private key to a local directory.
- When purchasing an ECS, select the created or existing key pair in Key pair.
Key Pairs FAQs
- How Can I Obtain the Key Pair Used by My ECS?
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- What Should I Do If I Cannot Download a Key Pair?
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