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**Last updated 15th April 2019**
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**Last updated 27th May 2019**
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## Objective
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Follow the rest of the instructions on the screen, then click `Confirm`{.action} to proceed with the installation.
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### Optional
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At this moment, if you wish to install a Linux based operating system, you can add your SSH key during the installation process.
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In order to do so, check the box before "Customise the partition configuration"
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Once done, you will see this next step where you can modify the partioning scheme of your operating system :
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After changing it (if necessary), then click `Next`{.action}.
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Now, you will see at the bottom SSH keys with a drop down menu. If you already have an existing SSH key registered, the key will appear on the list once you open the drop down menu. Otherwise, you will need to add one to your control panel through "My account" section :
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To retrieve this section, you can click on your name at the top right corner and then click on "My account".
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Then, this will be displayed and you will be able to reach "My SSH keys" section :
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Where you can add your own :
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As we are installing a dedicated server (or a VPS), make sure to select "Dedicated" on the drop down menu :
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What you need to enter is an ID (a name of your choice) and the key itself (type supported : RSA, ECDSA and Ed25519) :
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As a side note, if you need to know how to generate a SSH key, we suggest this guide : <https://docs.ovh.com/gb/en/public-cloud/create-ssh-keys/>
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