After you've checked for existing SSH keys, you can generate a new SSH key to use for authentication, then add it to the ssh-agent.

To add an SSH key to your GitHub account, use the ssh-key add subcommand, specifying your public key. For authentication keys, if you're prompted to request additional scopes, follow the …

You can connect to GitHub using the Secure Shell Protocol (SSH), which provides a secure channel over an unsecured network.

If your server needs to access multiple repositories, you can create a new account on GitHub.com and attach an SSH key that will be used exclusively for automation.

After you've checked for existing SSH keys, you can generate a new SSH key to use for authentication, then add it to the ssh-agent.

When you set up SSH, you will need to generate a new private SSH key and add it to the SSH agent. You must also add the public SSH key to your account on GitHub before you use the …

You can secure your SSH keys and configure an authentication agent so that you won't have to reenter your passphrase every time you use your SSH keys.

You can authorize an existing SSH key, or create a new SSH key and then authorize it. For more information about creating a new SSH key, see Generating a new SSH key and adding it to …

Under "Private keys", click Generate a private key. You will see a private key in PEM format downloaded to your computer. Make sure to store this file because GitHub only stores the …

You can add an SSH key and use it for authentication, or commit signing, or both. If you want to use the same SSH key for both authentication and signing, you need to upload it twice.