# Create Keypairs

> A keypair is an SSH public-private key pair used to securely access instances without the need for passwords.

A keypair is an SSH public-private key pair used to securely access instances without the need for passwords.

- The Nova service manages keypairs on a per-user basis.

## Create Keypair {#create-keypair}

1. Navigate to `Project > Compute > Key Pairs` > `+ Create Key Pair`

   ![/assets/compute/create_keypair_1.png](/assets/compute/create_keypair_1.png)

2. Create a keypair and press `OK`

   ![/assets/compute/create_keypair_2.png](/assets/compute/create_keypair_2.png)

3. The Private key will automatically download once generated

   ![/assets/compute/create_keypair_3.png](/assets/compute/create_keypair_3.png)

4. Success

   ![/assets/compute/create_keypair_4.png](/assets/compute/create_keypair_4.png)