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 == Troubleshooting ==
+=== My SSH key no longer works ===
+If you're being asked for a password, but were using SSH keys previously on the same system,
+it's likely because 1024-bit DSA & RSA keys have been disabled.
+You need to generate a new stronger key; the process for doing this depends on the operating system you use, either [[Generating SSH keys in Windows|Windows]] or [[Using SSH keys in Linux|Linux/macOS]]. Those instructions also describe how to add your client's new public key to the remote host, so that you are authenticated with the key, rather than needing to provide a password.
 === I can't connect! ===
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 you need to upgrade your SSH client to one of the compatible clients shown below.
-=== My SSH key no longer works ===
-If you're being asked for a password, but were using SSH keys previously on the same system,
-it's likely because 1024-bit DSA & RSA keys have been disabled.
-You need to generate a new stronger key; the process for doing this depends on the operating system you use, either [[Generating SSH keys in Windows|Windows]] or [[Using SSH keys in Linux|Linux/macOS]]. Those instructions also describe how to add your client's new public key to the remote host, so that you are authenticated with the key, rather than needing to provide a password.
 === Which clients are compatible with the new configuration? ===