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title: SSH Passphrase Connections
slug: kronpam-reference-guide-3-5-0/ssh-passphrase-connections
description: Learn how to establish an SSH connection using Kron PAM with this comprehensive document. Discover the key requirement of defining globalUsername and globalSshKeyPassphrase for the Device Group, and follow the step-by-step guide on setting these values in
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createdAt: 2022-07-27T12:51:18.000Z
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Kron PAM allows users to establish an SSH connection with a valid passphrase. To use an SSH Key, the Direct Credential Username and Private Key Passphrase need to be defined for the Device Group:

1. Navigate to** Devices > Device Groups.**
2. Click the device group and select the Properties option.
3. Click** Edit** then **Next** buttons.
4. Set the privileged target device username under **Direct Credentials** as a **Username.**
5. Set the SSH Key and its passphrase as** Private Key **and** Private Key Passphrase.**

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