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How to access your FlyWP server via FileZilla Using SSH Keys

Here’s a quick guide to accessing your FlyWP server through FileZilla using SSH keys.

1. Create an SSH Key (If You Don’t Have One)
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  • For Windows: Use PuTTYgen to generate a key. For more details about how to generate a key, you can follow this link.
  • For macOS/Linux: Open Terminal and run:
    ssh-keygen -t rsa -b 4096

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  • Open FileZilla and go to Edit > Settings.
  • Navigate to SFTP under Connection settings.

→ Click Add key file and select your private key file (e.g., id_rsa).

  • Go to your FlyWP dashboard, then Server > Manage to find your credentials (IP, username, etc.).

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  • Enter these details in FileZilla:
    Host: Your server’s IP address.
    Username: Provided in the server credentials.
    Port: Use port 22 for SSH.

  • Now, click Quickconnect.

4. Hurray! you’re now successfully connected to your FlyWP server! 🎉
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