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# 4. Testing your SSH key

To test, simply SSH to a target host configured with Key9.  You should be prompted for your Passphrase:

<figure><img src="/files/oGsCsH2e9X9cnyroGKwO" alt=""><figcaption><p>Testing the SSH key</p></figcaption></figure>