Hello!
In this week’s feature highlight, we look at how to use SSH keys with your KVM VPS on CrownPanel.
![](https://blog.crowncloud.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Green-and-Black-Geometric-Techno-Technology-YouTube-Thumbnail-1024x576.png)
SSH (Secure Shell) is a widely-used protocol for interacting with remote servers for configuration and general usage. SSH keys provide a more secure way of logging into a server with SSH than using a password alone.
Here just a few easy steps to add a new key and use it.
Click on “SSH Keys” in the navbar,
![](https://wiki.crowncloud.net/images/using_ssh_keys_with_your_kvm_vps_crownpanel/1.png)
Click on “New Key” to add a new SSH key,
![](https://wiki.crowncloud.net/images/using_ssh_keys_with_your_kvm_vps_crownpanel/2.png)
Once the key is added, switch to the “VPS List” from the navbar,
![](https://wiki.crowncloud.net/images/using_ssh_keys_with_your_kvm_vps_crownpanel/3.png)
Click on the “Manage” button beside the VPS you wish to manage,
![](https://wiki.crowncloud.net/images/using_ssh_keys_with_your_kvm_vps_crownpanel/4.png)
Switch to the “Reinstall” tab and you can now select your SSH key,
![](https://wiki.crowncloud.net/images/using_ssh_keys_with_your_kvm_vps_crownpanel/5.png)
Done!