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title: SSH Key Configurations for Azure Devices
slug: kronpam-legacy-ui-reference-guide-3-5-0/ssh-key-configurations-for-azure-devices
description: Learn how to use SSH keys for Azure devices with this comprehensive guide. Establish a seamless connection by following step-by-step instructions to retrieve the SSH key name, enable SSH key connection in device groups, and upload the OpenSSH key format t
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createdAt: 2022-08-01T20:09:45.000Z
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If the devices imported from Azure have the required configuration to log in via SSH key, Kron PAM can provide a seamless connection using the SSH key. Otherwise, the global username and password need to be defined for each device group.


To use an SSH key for Azure devices:


Get the SSH key name stored in the device properties of each device:

1. Navigate to **Device Management** > **Device Inventory**.
2. Right-click an **Azure Device**, and select **Show Properties **(The device SSH Key name is stored in the **sshKeyName** property)
3. Write down the value of this property to be used for the** SAPM **module.

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Enable SSH Key Connection in Device Groups:

1. Navigate to **Device Management **> **Device Groups**.
2. Right-click the **Device Group** to which Azure devices are imported to, and select **Show Properties**.
3. Select the **addDeviceSshKeyToUserSelection** property and set the value as **true**.

Upload the SSH key to Kron PAM and enable connection to the device:

1. Navigate to** SAPM** > **SAPM Accounts.**
2. Fill in the required fields (The** Name **field must be exactly equal to the value of **sshKeyName** in the Device Property)
3. Select **SSH Key** as the Type.
4. Copy the contents of the SSH key into the **Secret Data** field.

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/g9cApVza9NIhSh0pjZYtA/mmGN2NGMOOCFIKMdcJC3h_image.png "SSH Key in the Secret Data Vault")

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The SSH keys must be in OpenSSH key format, meaning the value put into the Secret Data field should:
start with the “---- BEGIN SSH2 PUBLIC KEY ----” and
end with the “---- END SSH2 PUBLIC KEY ----” indicators.
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