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# Use an SSH tunnel

#### Prerequisites

* The SSH tunnel host must be on the same network as your Postgres host.

#### Connecting using a tunnel

1. Enter the hostname, port, and username of the ssh tunnel you would like to use. 
2. Copy the provided **Public Key** into the `authorized_keys` file in your SSH config for the username you provided.
   * Note: the provided Public Key is generated during setup, and is unique to every connection.
   * This means that if you have multiple SSH tunnels, you will have multiple public keys in your `authorized_keys`