{"id":515,"date":"2026-08-21T09:05:05","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T08:05:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=515"},"modified":"2026-08-21T09:05:06","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T08:05:06","slug":"ssh-key-reinstalls-on-the-one-vps-platform","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/articles\/ssh-key-reinstalls-on-the-one-vps-platform\/","title":{"rendered":"SSH Key reinstalls on the One VPS platform"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can reinstall your VPS and select to install it with SSH key log in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to the SimplyHosting website and log into your client portal area by selecting the \u201cCustomer Portal\u201d link at the top right-hand of the page:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-5.png 650w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-5-300x35.png 300w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-5-50x6.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once logged into the portal click on the \u201cVPS\u201d heading tab at the top of the site:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"647\" height=\"78\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-9.png 647w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-9-300x36.png 300w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-9-50x6.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 647px) 100vw, 647px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on \u201cManage\u201d to the right of the server you wish to reinstall:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"99\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-7.png 683w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-7-300x43.png 300w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-7-50x7.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on \u201cLog in to control panel\u201d in the \u201cActions\u201d menu to the left:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"651\" height=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-14.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-14.png 651w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-14-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-14-50x32.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 651px) 100vw, 651px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on the server you want to reinstall within the \u201cProducts\u201d section:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"651\" height=\"137\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-6.png 651w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-6-300x63.png 300w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-6-50x11.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 651px) 100vw, 651px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on the three dots to the top right of the console window and select \u201cReinstall OS\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"652\" height=\"131\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-11.png 652w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-11-300x60.png 300w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-11-50x10.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the following screen where it lists all the OS options, scroll down to the \u201cInstallation Method\u201d section and make sure SSH-Keys is selected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on \u201c+ Add new SSH-key\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"647\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-10.png 647w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-10-300x97.png 300w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-10-50x16.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 647px) 100vw, 647px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At this point we will want to generate an SSH key.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will need the PuttyGen Application for this, you can download it at: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chiark.greenend.org.uk\/~sgtatham\/putty\/latest.html\">https:\/\/www.chiark.greenend.org.uk\/~sgtatham\/putty\/latest.html<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please download the version for your specific OS, you will most likely want 64-bit x86. In this guide we will be showing\/using the standalone executables listed in the \u201cAlternative binary files\u201d section of the webpage rather than the installation package version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once downloaded, please open the puttygen.exe executable file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the type of security (the options along the bottom) you wish to set for the key and then click on \u201cGenerate\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Move your mouse around in the blank space until the key generates, you should see something equivalent to the below example once it has finished:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"651\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-18.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-18.png 651w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-18-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-18-50x33.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 651px) 100vw, 651px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>(Optional) Add a password into the \u201cKey passphrase:\u201d section and \u201cConfirmation passphrase:\u201d boxes if you want to add one for this key pair.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u201cSave public key\u201d and save it to a location on your local PC with a sensible filename that you would be able to find later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u201cSave private key\u201d and save it to a location on your local PC with a sensible filename that you would be able to find later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highlight the entire key from the box at the top:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"649\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-20.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-20.png 649w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-20-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-20-50x34.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 649px) 100vw, 649px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hit the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+C or right click on the highlighted text and select \u201cCopy\u201d from the menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now go back to the portal where we were about to add the key to the install, we should still be on the SSH key section. Click on the \u201c+ Add\u201d button:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"652\" height=\"104\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-13.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-13.png 652w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-13-300x48.png 300w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-13-50x8.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Write a description that makes sense for you into the \u201cDescription\u201d field. You can then paste key we copied from PuttyGen earlier into the \u201cKey\u201d field by left clicking into the box and then using the short cut Ctrl+V or right click in the box and select \u201cPaste\u201d. Tick the \u201cSave as default selection\u201d if this is to be your default key and click the \u201cSave\u201d button:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"547\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-15.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-15.png 547w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-15-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-15-50x35.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 547px) 100vw, 547px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate back to the \u201cReinstall OS\u201d section of the control panel for the server you wanted to reinstall by clicking on \u201cVPS\u201d in the \u201cManage\u201d section on the right of the page and then following steps 6 and 7 in this guide again:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-21.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-21.png 540w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-21-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-21-50x35.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Highlight the OS you want to install and select the version from the drop-down box below that OS name, in this example guide I have opted for Alma version 10:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"233\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-23.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-23.png 540w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-23-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-23-50x22.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scroll down and type into the \u201cUsername\u201d field whatever you wish for your username to be for the server log in account, in this example we are just setting this up with the root user account:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"651\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-24.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-24.png 651w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-24-300x59.png 300w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-24-50x10.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 651px) 100vw, 651px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scroll back up slightly and click on \u201cReinstall OS\u201d button on the right-hand side:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"652\" height=\"217\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-22.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-22.png 652w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-22-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-22-50x17.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This will now go ahead and reinstall the OS selected onto the server. Once complete you connect to the server using putty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Again, if you do not have this application, you can download it at the following web page: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chiark.greenend.org.uk\/~sgtatham\/putty\/latest.html\">https:\/\/www.chiark.greenend.org.uk\/~sgtatham\/putty\/latest.html<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Again, please download the version for your specific OS. Please choose the same version you chose for PuttyGen (most likely the 64-bit x86). In this guide we will be showing\/using the standalone executables listed in the \u201cAlternative binary files\u201d section of the webpage rather than the installation package version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once downloaded, please open the putty.exe executable file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expand the \u201cConnection -> SSH -> Auth ->\u201d menus and select \u201cCredentials\u201d:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"431\" height=\"423\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-19.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-19.png 431w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-19-300x294.png 300w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-19-50x50.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on the \u201cBrowse\u201d for the private key import (the top one of the two \u201cBrowse\u201d buttons).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to where you saved the private and public keys earlier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the private key and then Click the \u201cOpen\u201d button:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"648\" height=\"258\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-16.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-16.png 648w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-16-300x119.png 300w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-16-50x20.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on the very top option on the left-hand menu: \u201cSession\u201d:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"479\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-17.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-17.png 479w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-17-300x292.png 300w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-17-50x50.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 479px) 100vw, 479px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Type the IP address of the server into the \u201cHost Name (or IP address)\u201d field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(Optional) if you wish to save these connection details for use later you can type something into the field just below where it says \u201cSaved Sessions\u201d that will remind you of what these details relate to and then click on \u201cSave\u201d on the right. The name you just typed should now appear in the box just below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"479\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-12.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-12.png 479w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-12-300x294.png 300w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-12-50x50.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 479px) 100vw, 479px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click \u201cOpen to connect to the server.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Type the username you chose when you reinstalled the server and hit the \u201cEnter\u201d key, you should now be logged in unless you set a passphrase when generating the key pair. If you did set a passphrase then please proceed to the next step.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"99\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-7.png 683w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-7-300x43.png 300w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-7-50x7.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>(Optional) Type the passphrase you selected when you created the key pair if you set one and hit the \u201cEnter\u201d key:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"101\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-8.png 680w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-8-300x45.png 300w, https:\/\/www.simplyhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-8-50x7.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You should now be logged into the server.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":6,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_members_access_role":[],"_members_access_error":""},"ht-kb-category":[6,24],"ht-kb-tag":[46,50],"class_list":["post-515","ht_kb","type-ht_kb","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","ht_kb_category-vps-cloud","ht_kb_category-control-panel-os","ht_kb_tag-linux","ht_kb_tag-vps"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>SSH Key reinstalls on the One VPS platform - Support Centre - Simply Hosting &amp; 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