SSH Key Setup for GitHub

Overview

Complete guide to generating SSH keys and configuring GitHub authentication for secure repository access

Prerequisites

• Git
• Terminal access
• Github account

Instructions

ssh-keygen -t ed25519 -C "your_email@example.com"

Adding your SSH key to the ssh-agent

eval "$(ssh-agent -s)"

ssh-add ~/.ssh/id_ed25519

Adding a new SSH key to your GitHub account

cat ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub

- Now, go to Github -> Settings, and click *SSH and GPG keys* on *Access* section.

- Click *New SSH key* or *Add SSH key*.

- In the *Title* field, add a descriptive label for the new key. For example, if you're using a personal Mac, you might call this key "Personal MacBook Air".

- Paste your key into the *Key* field.

- Click *Add SSH key*.

- If prompted, confirm your GitHub password. That's it! You now have a SSH key in GitHub.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues:

1. Verify all prerequisites are installed
2. Check command syntax carefully
3. Ensure you have necessary permissions

Related Utilities

• Gpg Commit Signing
• Git Configuration