fatlan / ssh-keyforgithub Goto Github PK

Create a new repository, or reuse an existing one.

Generate a new SSH key:

ssh-keygen -t rsa -b 4096 -C "[email protected]"

Copy the contents of the file ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub to your SSH keys in your GitHub account settings (https://github.com/settings/keys).

Test SSH key:

ssh -T [email protected]

Hi! You've successfully authenticated, but GitHub does not provide shell access. Change directory into the local clone of your repository (if you're not already there) and run:

git remote set-url origin [email protected]:username/your-repository.git

Now try editing a file (try the README) and then do:

$ git commit -am "Update README.md"
$ git push

You should not be asked for a username or password. If it works, your SSH key is correctly configured.

ref: Generating a new SSH key and adding it to the ssh-agent

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