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SSH Username/Key

The SSH Username/Key credential type authenticates using an SSH username and private key. Use this credential type for source groups that connect to hosts over SSH.

Create an SSH Username/Key service account​

  1. Navigate to Configuration > Service Accounts.

  2. Click Add Service Account.

  3. In the Name field, enter a descriptive name for this service account.

  4. From the Service account type drop-down, select SSH Username/Key.

    Add service account form showing SSH Username/Key fields: name, SSH username, and SSH key

  5. In the SSH Username field, enter the username for the SSH account.

  6. In the SSH Key field, paste the SSH private key.

  7. Click Add account.

Fields​

FieldDescription
NameA display name that identifies this service account in Access Analyzer.
SSH UsernameThe username of the SSH account on the target host.
SSH KeyThe SSH private key used to authenticate. Paste the full private key including the header and footer lines.