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[JENKINS-56927] Request: EC2 plugin should use SSH keys via credentials plugin

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Description

The Ec2 plugin currently requires that you insert SSH private key manually, so it shows up in the UI, which is a security concern. The EC2 plugin should support the use of the credentials plugin so the SSH private key does not need to be exposed to viewers of the "Configure System" page.

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Originally reported by kinnairdm, imported from: Request: EC2 plugin should use SSH keys via credentials plugin


  • assignee: thoulen
  • status: In Progress
  • priority: Major
  • component(s): ec2-plugin
  • resolution: Unresolved
  • votes: 5
  • watchers: 11
  • imported: 2025-12-06

Raw content of original issue

The Ec2 plugin currently requires that you insert SSH private key manually, so it shows up in the UI, which is a security concern. The EC2 plugin should support the use of the credentials plugin so the SSH private key does not need to be exposed to viewers of the "Configure System" page.

environment

```
EC2 plugin: 1.4.2

Jenkins: 2.150.3
```

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