# How to access your FlyWP server via FileZilla Using SSH Keys

Source: https://flywp.com/docs/server/ssh-keys/how-to-access-your-server-via-filezilla-using-ssh-keys/

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

#### **Steps:**

##### **1. Create an SSH Key (If You Don’t Have One)**

- **For Windows:** Use PuTTYgen to generate a key. For more details about how to generate a key, you can follow this [link](https://flywp.com/docs/server/ssh-keys/).
- **For macOS/Linux: Open Terminal and run:**  
  `ssh-keygen -t rsa -b 4096`

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##### **2. Set the SSH Key in FileZilla**

- 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).

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##### **3. Use FlyWP Server Credentials**

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