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Server Connection

How SSH Works​

Each server you add gets its own SSH key pair (unless you provide your own):

  • Private key — stored encrypted in the srvly database
  • Public key — displayed in the connect command, installed on your target server

Custom SSH Key​

If you have an existing SSH key pair, paste the public key when adding the server. srvly will use it alongside its own key.

Cron Guard​

srvly installs an hourly cron job on your target server that checks if the SSH key is still authorized. If someone removes the key, it's re-added automatically. This prevents accidental lockout.

Connection Check​

srvly periodically pings each server to verify connectivity. The dashboard shows the last successful check time and any errors.