Generating a new SSH key
- Type
ssh-keygen -t ed25519 -C "YOUR-EMAIL"
in your terminal and go with all the default options. - Now enter the following commands in order:
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Add SSH key to GitHub
- Use the following command to copy the public key:
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Log in to your GitHub account and go to “Settings” from the drop-down menu under your profile picture in the upper-right corner.
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Click on “SSH and GPG keys” on the left-hand menu, and then click on the “New SSH key” button.
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In the “Key” field, copy and paste the contents of your public key file give the key a descriptive name.
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Finally, click the “Add SSH key” button to save your new key.
Test Your Connection
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You should see a message that says “Hi {username}! You’ve successfully authenticated, but GitHub does not provide shell access.”
that’s it <3