# SSH Keys Restore Instructions

## Decrypting and Restoring SSH Keys

To restore from backup: `ssh_keys_20250727_132554.tar.gz.gpg`

### Step 1: Decrypt the backup
```bash
gpg --decrypt ssh_keys_20250727_132554.tar.gz.gpg > ssh_keys_20250727_132554.tar.gz
```

### Step 2: Extract the archive
```bash
tar -xzf ssh_keys_20250727_132554.tar.gz -C ~/
```

### Step 3: Set correct permissions
```bash
chmod 700 ~/.ssh
chmod 600 ~/.ssh/config
chmod 600 ~/.ssh/*_key ~/.ssh/id_*
chmod 644 ~/.ssh/*.pub
```

### Step 4: Add keys to SSH agent (if needed)
```bash
ssh-add ~/.ssh/your_key_name
```

## Security Notes

- Keep this encrypted backup in a secure location
- The backup contains your private keys - treat it as highly sensitive
- Consider storing a copy in a different location (cloud storage, external drive)
- Test the restore process periodically

## Backup Contents

This backup includes:
- SSH configuration file
- Private keys found in ~/.ssh/
- Corresponding public keys
- Proper directory structure

Created: Sun Jul 27 13:26:00 CEST 2025
System: 15.5