How to delete an SSH key from a server?

To delete an SSH key from a server, follow these steps:

1. Log in to the server using an SSH client such as PuTTY.

1. Navigate to the directory where the key is stored. The default location is ~/.ssh/authorized\_keys.

1. Open the authorized\_keys file using a text editor.

1. Find the line that corresponds to the SSH key you want to delete.

1. Delete the entire line that contains the SSH key.

1. Save and close the file.

1. Restart the SSH service to apply the changes. You can do this by running the following command:

sudo service ssh restart

The SSH key is now deleted from the server and can no longer be used to access the server.

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