.. _generating keys macos: ##################################### :fab:`apple` Generating keys on macOS ##################################### Requirements: * macOS operating system * OpenSSH Every macOS install comes with its own implementation of OpenSSH, so you don't need to install any third-party software to use it. Just open a Terminal window and jump in! Because of this, you can use the same commands as specified in the on the ":ref:`generating keys linux`" section to access the cluster and transfer files. Create a public/private key pair ================================ Generating a public/private key pair is identical to what is described for the :ref:`linux client `, that is, by using the ssh-keygen command in a Terminal window.