Location of SSH keys of a Linux VM instance

Question

Where are the SSH keys of my Linux VM located? I want to connect to it using third-party tools hence require SSH keys. Can somebody help me with this?

Answer 1

After you connect for the first time, Compute Engine generates an SSH key pair for you and stores it in one of the following locations:

• By default, Compute Engine adds the generated key to project or instance metadata.

• If your account is configured to use OS Login, Compute Engine stores the generated key with your user account.