Create a key pair
In this topic, you create a key pair to launch an instance on the AWS console in later steps.
Procedure
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Sign in to the AWS console.
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On the top menu, open Services.
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Go to the Compute section and select EC2.
Result: A new window opens.
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On the Resources pane, select Key pairs.
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Select Create key pair to generate keys for the instance.
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Enter a name for the key pair.
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Make sure that RSA is selected as the key pair type and .ppk as the private key file format.
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Select Create key pair.
Result: The newly created key pair appears in the key pairs overview with the name, type, fingerprint, and ID.