How do I set up SSH keys for Git?

How do I set up SSH keys for Git?

To set up SSH keys for Git, you first need to generate a new SSH key pair. You can do this by running ssh-keygen -t rsa -b 4096 -C "[email protected]" in your terminal.

What do I do after generating the SSH key?

After generating the SSH key, you need to add the SSH key to your SSH agent. You can do this by running eval $(ssh-agent -s) followed by ssh-add ~/.ssh/id_rsa.

How do I add the SSH key to my GitHub account?

To add the SSH key to your GitHub account, copy the SSH key to your clipboard using cat ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub and then go to GitHub settings > SSH and GPG keys > New SSH key, and paste it there.

Is there a way to test if my SSH key is working?

Yes! You can test your SSH connection to GitHub by running ssh -T [email protected]. If everything is set up correctly, you should see a success message.