I know this is really simple but I always get confused by the order of the process, so I'd like a record of it - and incase anyone else comes across this it may help them too.

I have a Forge server set up as a Redis cache/session/queue server.

I need to access the Redis server from my Laravel app which is on another Forge server.

What are the steps and commands for generating an SSH key on the Laravel server and installing it on the Redis server, so that I may access the Redis server via my Laravel app?

Here's what I came up with. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

SSH into the Laravel server and cd into the .ssh directory

cd ~/.ssh

Generate a new key

ssh-keygen -t rsa

Name the key file

redis_rsa

Open the public key file...

cat redis_rsa.pub

...then select it and copy it to the clipboard.

Login to Forge

Select the Redis server from your list of servers Click on SSH Keys in the left sidebar

Under the Add Key section:

1. Enter the server name (Laravel App) in the name field
2. Paste the cert into the textarea
3. Click Add Key button
4. Done!