SSH Key template
Last updated: 4 Jul 2026
Official optional IT pack—structured fields for ssh key secrets.
What this template is
The SSH Key template stores sSH key pairs with optional passphrase and connection context. Enable it under Settings → Category templates → Infrastructure & IT.
| Category slug | ssh-key |
| Pack | Official optional — nt2-template-ssh-key |
| Tier | Free |
When to use it (and when not to)
Good fits
- Deploy keys for CI/CD or bastion access
- Separate public and private key fields with masked copy
- Store fingerprint next to the key for host verification
Use something else instead
| Situation | Better template |
|---|---|
| Password-only server admin | Server |
| Cloud IAM access key | Cloud Account |
| Unstructured key dump | Secure Note |
Everyday workflows
- Paste public key and private key into separate fields—never one blob in Secure Note.
- Add hostname, username, and SSH fingerprint for operator context.
- Copy private key with timed clipboard clear when provisioning a new host.
Fields at a glance
| Field | What to put here | Sensitive? |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Title | No |
| Label / service | Label / service | No |
| Hostname | Hostname | No |
| Username | Username | No |
| Public key | Public key | Yes |
| Private key | Private key | Yes |
| Key passphrase | Key passphrase | Yes |
| SSH fingerprint | SSH fingerprint | No |
| Notes | Notes | No |
What you need
| Tier | Free |
| Vault state | Unlocked |
| Network | Offline after the first successful app load |
| Feature toggle | SSH Key pack enabled—see Enable category template packs |
Steps
- Unlock your vault and open Settings → General → Category templates.
- Under Infrastructure & IT, toggle SSH Key On.
- Open Assets and Add asset → SSH Key.
- Fill required fields and Save.
Tips and common mistakes
- Enable pack first—SSH Key is not a core builtin.
- Do not paste secrets into Secure Note—you lose masking, validation, and share hard-blocks.
- Clipboard auto-clear applies to copied secrets—paste within 30 seconds.