message: fix: update SSH announcement
diff: ---
  author: iqqbot, mustard-mh, loujaybee
  -date: Monday, 11 July 2022 11:00:00 UTC
  +# date: Monday, 11 July 2022 11:00:00 UTC
  excerpt: For more secure and easier to use workspace access, you can now upload a public SSH key to Gitpod to access Gitpod workspaces using your own dedicated SSH key.
  image: header.jpg
  slug: ssh-key-upload
  @@ -9,6 +9,10 @@ teaserImage: header.jpg
  title: "Introducing workspace SSH support using your own private key(s)"
  ---
  +<script context="module">
  + export const prerender = true;
  +</script>
  +
  SSH (secure shell) is a critical protocol for remote development.
  Both [JetBrains](https://www.jetbrains.com/help/idea/remote-development-a.html) IDEs and the [VS Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/remote/remote-overview) editor use SSH their remote development foundation. So, a big focus at Gitpod has been on improving performance and usability for connecting and using SSH.
  @@ -42,6 +46,8 @@ Or, get the SSH connection from the workspace start page (when using a [Desktop
  ![SSH to a workspace via the workspace splash page](/images/docs/ssh-connect-splash-dark-theme.png)
  ![SSH to a workspace via the workspace splash page](/images/docs/ssh-connect-splash-light-theme.png)
  +For more information, see the [configuring SSH](/docs/configure/ssh) documentation, and using Gitpod with [command-line](/docs/ides-and-editors/command-line) access. And for any feedback see the related [GitHub issue](https://github.com/gitpod-io/gitpod/issues/9932), or [raise a new one](https://github.com/gitpod-io/gitpod/issues/new/choose).
  +
  ### What's next for SSH in Gitpod?
  1. **Easier copying of SSH credentials** - We want to make it easier for you to access your SSH credentials, either through direct IDE or editor integration, or via the [gp CLI](/docs/command-line-interface).
  