> # Overwriting a Generated Key Pair

> If the SSH key pair option is already generated for the required version, you can force the switch to overwrite the previously generated key pair.

> ## Detailed Steps

> To overwrite the previously generated key pair using DCNM-SAN, follow these steps:

> 1. Expand Switches > Security and then select SSH and Telnet.

> You see the configuration in the Information pane.

> 2. Highlight the key that you want to overwrite and click Delete Row.
> 3. Click the Apply Changes icon to save these changes.
> 4. Click the Create Row icon.

> You see the SSH and Telnet Key - Create dialog box.

> 5. Check the switches you want to assign this SSH key pair.
> 6. Choose the key pair option type from the Protocols radio buttons.
> 7. Set the number of bits that will be used to generate the key pairs in the NumBits drop-down menu.
> 8. Click Create to generate these keys.

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