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# 6.  Testing your SSH key.

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

<figure><img src="/files/CVmJOWLipLXx7OG2IhPJ" alt=""><figcaption><p>Testing the Yubikey as a Smartcard/PIV</p></figcaption></figure>