Series articles: SSH - From your first key to remote development
Set up SSH access and put it to work, from your first key to remote development.
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SSH Config Generator: Wildcard Stanzas, Aliases, and Automated Logins →
Generate your SSH config in seconds — then understand how it works: one wildcard eliminates every repeated ProxyJump and IdentityFile, domain stanzas set usernames for FQDNs, short aliases need their own User line, and RemoteCommand lands you directly as the application user.
October 1, 2026
Open a DevContainer on a Remote Server with VSCode Remote SSH and ProxyJump →
Chain VSCode Remote SSH, ProxyJump and Dev Containers to open a devcontainer that runs directly on a remote Linux server — so your scripts can reach services that are only accessible from that server's network.
September 4, 2026
SSH Remote development with VSCode →
Use VS Code Remote - SSH: connect to production servers, and edit/execute remotely while avoiding common pitfalls.
January 5, 2026
How to connect to your hosting server using SSH →
Learn how to connect to your hosting server using SSH with key-based authentication and a simple alias for easy access.
December 29, 2025
SSH - Launch a terminal on your session without having to authenticate yourself →
Stop typing your SSH password! Learn how to use SSH keys and `ssh-copy-id` to launch a Linux terminal session instantly without having to authenticate yourself every time.
May 8, 2025
SSH - Autosuggestions with ZSH →
Get instant SSH autosuggestions in ZSH. Learn to install the zsh-ssh-config-suggestions plugin and display all your ~/.ssh/config aliases with a simple TAB press.
February 13, 2025
Using sftp on the command line, with or without a proxy →
Connect to SFTP servers using the Linux command line. Get tips on automation with sshpass, setting custom ports, and configuring proxy server access.
November 5, 2024
Docker secrets - Using your SSH key during the build process →
Securely access private Git repositories during your Docker build using SSH keys and Docker secrets. Includes complete Dockerfile and compose.yaml examples to prevent secrets from being stored in your final image.
September 3, 2024
GitHub - Connect your account using SSH and start to work with git@ protocol →
Secure your GitHub connection! Follow this easy, step-by-step guide to set up SSH keys and use the git@ protocol for safer and quicker Git operations.
March 9, 2024