# SSH Access

To use CLI commands and access the instance database you need to receive SSH access.

ReadyMage offers 2 methods of adding an SSH key to the environment:

## Using account SSH key integration (preferred way)

Using this method you will not need to copy-paste your key for each environment. It will be linked to your ReadyMage account.

### Add SSH key to your account

Navigate to **Account -> Integrations**.

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Click **Add Key**.

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Enter your SSH Public Key and click **Save**.

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After saving, the SSH key will be partially visible in the integrations.

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### Grant user access to SSH

Navigate to **User Portal → Project → Selected Instance → Application Management → SSH Access** tab. Click **Add User** and select User by email.

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## Using SSH key

To do that, navigate to the **User Portal → Project → Selected Instance → Application Management → SSH Access** tab. Click **Add SSH Key**, fill in your SSH username, and add your SSH Public Key.

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## Connecting to the SSH server

To connect using the Terminal, copy the command by clicking on *Copy* and enter it in the terminal.

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If you are connecting using a graphical interface you might have to add:

* Host by region:
  * USA Ohio: `ssh.ohio.us.i.readymage.com`
  * Canada Central: `ssh.central.ca.i.readymage.com`
  * Europe Ireland: `ssh.ireland.eu.i.readymage.com`
  * Europe Stockholm: `ssh.stockholm.eu.i.readymage.com`
  * Middle East UAE: `ssh.central.me.i.readymage.com`
  * Asia Pacific Sydney: `ssh.sydney.ap.i.readymage.com`
* Port - 22

You can remove users by pressing the *Delete* button next to their username.

More details on CLI, Utilities, and Tools can be found [here](/application-management/ssh-access/ssh-usage.md).<br>


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