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# [Connecting to AWS private EC2 instance using open ssh without a Bastion Host](https://blog.bootlabstech.com/connecting-to-aws-private-ec2-instance-using-open-ssh-without-a-bastion-host?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Connecting to an AWS private EC2 instance using OpenSSH requires a few prerequisites and steps. Prerequisites: Ensure you have OpenSSH installed. Make sure you have AWS CLI version 2.12.6 or above installed. Set up an EC2 instance connect endpoint...

Jul 10, 2023 · 2 min read · blog.bootlabstech.com  
Updated Jul 12, 2023  
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