Git with ssh key

1. How to set SSH key for repository?
2. Can I use SSH in Git bash?
3. Do I need SSH key to git clone?
4. How do I add a key to Git?
5. Can you login with a SSH host key?
6. Is SSH key A private key?
7. What to do after adding SSH key?
8. Do I need to add SSH key to GitHub?
9. Do you need an SSH key for each repository?
10. Why is SSH not using my key?

How to set SSH key for repository?

On GitHub the term they use to refer to a repository SSH key is a Deploy key. Visit the Settings page for the repository, and then click on Deploy keys. Click on Add deploy key and enter a name for the repository SSH key as the Title field, and copy the contents of the public key file into the Key field.

Can I use SSH in Git bash?

Connect to GitHub using SSH

Launch Terminal / Git Bash. Press Enter when prompted “Enter a file in which to save the key”. Type a passphrase of your choice.

Do I need SSH key to git clone?

Get an SSH key for your site

The Git system uses the SSH protocol to transfer data between the server and your local computers. This means that in order to clone the repository you need to have SSH access to your website.

How do I add a key to Git?

Login to github.com and bring up your account settings by clicking the tools icon. Select SSH Keys from the side menu, then click the Add SSH key button. Name your key something whatever you like, and paste the contents of your clipboard into the Key text box. Finally, hit Add key to save.

Can you login with a SSH host key?

SSH host keys serve as the default SSH server identification for connecting SSH clients. They are the default machine identity generated when an SSH server is installed. Analogous to user SSH keys, host keys represent the server's identity and are used for authentication towards the connecting client.

Is SSH key A private key?

An SSH key relies upon the use of two related keys, a public key and a private key, that together create a key pair that is used as the secure access credential. The private key is secret, known only to the user, and should be encrypted and stored safely.

What to do after adding SSH key?

Add your SSH private key to the ssh-agent and store your passphrase in the keychain. If you created your key with a different name, or if you are adding an existing key that has a different name, replace id_ed25519 in the command with the name of your private key file.

Do I need to add SSH key to GitHub?

You must also add the public SSH key to your account on GitHub before you use the key to authenticate or sign commits. For more information, see "Generating a new SSH key and adding it to the ssh-agent", "Adding a new SSH key to your GitHub account" and "About commit signature verification."

Do you need an SSH key for each repository?

Using multiple repositories on one server

If you use multiple repositories on one server, you will need to generate a dedicated key pair for each one. You can't reuse a deploy key for multiple repositories.

Why is SSH not using my key?

Make sure the authorized_keys file and the private key itself have the correct permissions and ownership. Check that key-based authentication is allowed by the server. Make sure the private key is readable by the SSH client. If you're using PuTTY, make sure your SSH keys are properly configured for the session.