Create GitHub SSH Keys
12 February, 2023
Create SSH keys for GitHub with our guide. Enhance authentication and streamline workflow with simple setup steps for secure key generation
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:
eval "$(ssh-agent -s)"
ssh-add ~/.ssh/YOUR-.PUB-FILE
Add SSH key to GitHub
- Use the following command to copy the public key:
cat ~/.ssh/YOUR-.PUB-FILE
Log in to your GitHub account and go to “Settings” from the drop-down menu under your profile picture in the upper-right corner.
Click on “SSH and GPG keys” on the left-hand menu, and then click on the “New SSH key” button.
In the “Key” field, copy and paste the contents of your public key file give the key a descriptive name.
Finally, click the “Add SSH key” button to save your new key.
Test Your Connection
ssh -T [email protected]
You should see a message that says “Hi {username}! You’ve successfully authenticated, but GitHub does not provide shell access.”
that’s it <3