Adding a new SSH key to your GitHub account

1. Copy the SSH public key to your clipboard. Use the following command, replacing the filename:

   $ clip < ~/.ssh/{filename}.pub
   

   Alternative for Windows users

   On Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), you can use `clip.exe`. Otherwise, locate the hidden `.ssh` folder and copy the key manually.

   On newer versions of Windows with PowerShell, you may use:

   $ cat ~/.ssh/{filename}.pub | clip
   

   Alternatively, you can just open the file and copy its contents.

2. In the upper-right corner of any GitHub page, click your profile photo, then click Settings.

   

3. In the "Access" section of the sidebar, click SSH and GPG keys.

   

4. Click New SSH key or Add SSH key.

5. In the "Title" field, add a descriptive label for the new key (e.g., "Personal laptop").

6. Select the type of key: either authentication or signing.

7. In the "Key" field, paste your public key.

8. Click Add SSH key.

9. If prompted, confirm access to your GitHub account.