How to add SSH key to GitHub
In this shot, we will cover how to configure your GitHub account to use your new (or existing) SSH key.
Note: DSA keys (SSH-DSS) are not supported by GitHub.
Steps
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Copy your SSH key to your clipboard.
The key is usually found in the .ssh folder in the user’s home directory. -
Go to GitHub Settings.
In the upper-right corner of any page, click your profile photo, then click Settings. -
Click SSH and GPG keys.
In the user settings sidebar, click SSH and GPG keys. -
Click ‘New SSH key’ or ‘Add SSH key’.
Clicking will open a form. -
Add a title.
In the ‘Title’ field, add a descriptive label for the new key. -
Paste your key into the ‘Key’ field.
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Click ‘Add SSH key’.
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Enter your GitHub password.
If prompted, confirm your GitHub password.
That’s it! You can now reconfigure any local repositories to use SSH.
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