How to access ec2 instance that is not associated with key pair

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I have an ec2 instance that was spun up automatically through autoscale. It doesn't have a key pair associated with it. Can I assign my existing key to it? If not how do I log into the instance?

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Nov 20 '12 at 00:55

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I think you are out of luck if you want to SSH in at this point. Key needs to be assigned as part of as-create-launch-config command.

answered Nov 20 '12 at 00:55

Terrell Plotzki

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How do I associate the key in the launch config? – Atma Nov 20 '12 at 17:04
use the *-key* option on *as-create-launch-config* – Terrell Plotzki Nov 20 '12 at 17:10

How to access ec2 instance that is not associated with key pair

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