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# Setup External SSH Agents    Delete   Edit article

# Setup External SSH Agents

Important Note: There is no need to install Jenkins on the agent machine.

1: On your Jenkins controller go to **Manage Jenkins** > **Manage Nodes & Clouds**.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/5/2/b/7/52b79f719eb25800/635d355740b18_pmrnkv.png)

2. New Node: Enter node name

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/5/2/b/7/52b79f719eb25800/635d3557f161f_rxi5an.png)

3. Configure the settings are described in below screenshots. Significance of each field is documented and shown

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/5/2/b/7/52b79f719eb25800/635d3558ba56e_1a4p1s1.png)

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/5/2/b/7/52b79f719eb25800/635d3559a647a_102epj7.png)

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/5/2/b/7/52b79f719eb25800/635d355a868fa_nn4jqz.png)

4. Add host ip (or) DNS name followed by new credentials creation as type "SSH Private key"

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/5/2/b/7/52b79f719eb25800/635d355b88937_s2vb06.png)
It is highly recommended to create private key with passphrase.
Host key verification strategy should be set as "Non verifying Verification Strategy".