# clear ssh host-keys

## Syntax

```
clear ssh host-key [ed25519|rsa]
```

## Syntax Description

<table><thead><tr><th width="203">Keyword</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><code>ed25519</code></td><td>Regenerate the ED25519 host key.</td></tr><tr><td><code>rsa</code></td><td>Regenerate the RSA host key.</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Defaults

If no options are specified, all SSH host key types are regenerated.

## Usage Guidelines

This command is used to delete and regenerate the local SSH host keys.

&#x20;The host keys are used by remote clients to authenticate connections to the local system.

## Examples

```
clear ssh host-key
clear ssh host-key ed25519
```

## Related Commands


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