Google-Cloud Compute Engine Debian Instance Enabling SSH Terminal Connection Ubuntu Linux Easy Guide

Grant SSH Access to Google Compute Engine Debian Instance on Ubuntu Linux

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Enable SSH Access to Google-Cloud Compute Engine Debian Instance on Terminal Console for Ubuntu 14.04 Trusty Tahr LTS i386/amd64 Desktop/Server.

Google Cloud Platform is a set of modular cloud-based services that allow you to create anything from simple websites to complex applications.

1. Open a Command Line Shell Session
   Ctrl+Alt+t on Desktop
   (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)

   

   In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.

2. Generate a SSH Keys Pair on Terminal:

   How to SSH Keys Pair

   Generate SSH Keys.

3. Copying the Google-Cloud Public Key.

   cat $HOME/.ssh/id_dsa.pub

   Copy the Entire Output without Trailing Spaces…
   Select the Key and Ctrl+Shift+C to Copy on Terminal :)

4. Access the Google Developers Console on Browser.

   https://console.developers.google.com

5. Open a Browser Shell Console Window.

   

6. On Google-Cloud Browser Instance Console Paste in the Key.

   nano $HOME/.ssh/authorized_keys

   Paste the Copied Content
   Ctrl+x to Save & Exit from nano Editor :)

7. Then to Connect to Debian Instance is as Simple as.

   ssh [MYUSER@MYIP]

   Example:

   ssh tom@32.64.128.255