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Replace the text `CHANGE` with your own SSH key. This is crucial, as you will
not be able to log into the target machine post-installation without it.

**Note:** If you use an `~/.ssh/config` entry **make sure the entry for your machine **does
not include `IdentitiesOnly yes`\*\* since that will block the on-the-fly generated
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not include `IdentitiesOnly yes`\*\* since that will block the on-the-fly generated
not include `IdentitiesOnly yes` since that will block the on-the-fly generated

SSH key of `nixos-anywhere` during install. Delete this setting or set it to `no`
and re-enable it after the install, e.g.

```
Host mymachine
HostName 1.1.1.1
IdentityFile ~/.ssh/my-ssh-private-key
IdentitiesOnly no
```

### 4. Configure Storage

In the same directory, create a file called `disk-config.nix`. This file will
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