SSH key error "Private key is invalid" (4379567)

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SSH key error "Private key is invalid"
Description

Customers report receiving error "private key is invalid" when attempting to connect to linux using an SSH public/private key.
Cause

The private key in not in OpenSSH key format
Resolution

SOLUTION:

Use a SSH type key by following the attached document instructions.

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