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# Remote SSH

## Setup Visual Studio Code SSH Access

Visual Studio Code (VS Code) can work off a remote development server with these steps:

1. In VS Code, install the Microsoft extension 'Remote - SSH'
2. If your SSH server access is with a PuttyGen .ppk key, you may need to convert to the OpenSSH format:

* Open PuttyGen.
* Load the .ppk key using 'Load' button.
* Select from top navigation > Conversions > Export OpenSSH key ( force new file format ).
* When prompted save file: my-ssh-key.open-ssh.ppk to differetiate from existing standard my-ssh-key.ppk.

1. In VS Code select the 'Remote Explorer' icon in side navigation and select '+' to add a new SSH target.