Generating an SSH Key for GitHub: Step-by-Step Guide
Are you looking to generate an SSH key for your GitHub account? This step-by-step guide will show you the steps you need to take to add an SSH key to your GitHub account.
Requirements
Before you begin, you’ll need the following:
- A GitHub account
- git installed
- Internet access
Steps
- Create a directory to store your SSH key. Open the command line and type the following command:
mkdir ~/.ssh- Generate the SSH key. In order to generate the SSH key, use the following command:
ssh-keygen -t rsa -b 4096 -C "your_github_account_email@example.com"- Copy your SSH key to the clipboard. To copy your SSH key to the clipboard, use the following command:
clip < ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub- Add the SSH key to GitHub. Login to your GitHub account and click on “Settings”. Once on the settings page, navigate to “SSH and GPG keys” section. Click on “New SSH key” and paste your SSH key in the “Key” field. Finally, click on “Add SSH key” to save the changes.
- Test the SSH connection. After you’ve added the SSH key to your GitHub account, you can test the connection with the following command:
ssh -T git@github.comFAQ
What is a SSH key?
A Secure Shell (SSH) key is a unique string of characters used to authenticate a connection to an SSH server. This key is used instead of typing in a username and password every time you want to connect to a remote server.
What is git?
Git is a version control system used to track changes in a set of files over time. It’s a powerful software tool used by developers to manage and track code changes.
What is GitHub?
GitHub is a web-based hosting service for version control using Git. It’s a popular platform for developers to store and collaborate on code.
How do I create an SSH key?
To create an SSH key, you can use the ssh-keygen command in the command line. This command will generate a new SSH key which you can then add to your GitHub account.
What is the command to copy an SSH key to the clipboard?
To copy an SSH key to the clipboard, you can use the clip < ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub command in the command line.
