The mac_ssh_keys_manager.sh script is a comprehensive tool designed to simplify the management of SSH keys on macOS systems. It provides a menu-driven interface to facilitate the generation, transfer, and backup of SSH keys, making it an essential utility for developers and system administrators who frequently interact with secure remote servers.
- Generate SSH Keys: Offers the ability to create RSA 4096 or ED25519 keys, tailored to modern security standards.
- Transfer SSH Keys: Simplifies the process of securely transferring public keys to remote servers, ensuring ease of access without compromising security.
- Backup SSH Keys: Provides a reliable mechanism for backing up one or all of your SSH keys, safeguarding your access credentials.
- Ensure you have macOS with Bash.
- SSH and
ziputilities must be installed.
- Clone the repository or download the
mac_ssh_keys_manager.shscript directly. - Move the script to a directory of your choice, such as
~/scripts/. - Give executable permissions:
chmod +x ~/scripts/mac_ssh_keys_manager.shTo start the script, navigate to the directory where it's stored and run:
./mac_ssh_keys_manager.shFollow the on-screen prompts to select the operation you wish to perform from the main menu.
- Choose to generate a new key if none exist or if additional keys are needed.
- Select the type of key and optionally change the default filename.
- Select the public key file you wish to use for remote server authentication.
- Provide the remote server's IP address and username to establish a secure connection.
- Choose to back up specific keys or all available keys.
- Backups are saved in a specified directory, ensuring they are readily available for recovery.
Contributions are welcome. Please fork the repository, make changes, and submit a pull request with an explanation of your modifications or additions.
This script is distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0. See the LICENSE file for more details.