Creating and Using an SSH Key with GitHub

Generating a New SSH Key

1. Open a terminal and run the following command to generate a new SSH key with the highest encryption (Ed25519):

   ssh-keygen -t ed25519 -C "kelly.carinola@gmail.com"

2. When prompted, specify a file to save the key (press Enter to accept the default location):

   Enter file in which to save the key (/home/your_user/.ssh/id_ed25519):

3. Enter a passphrase for added security (optional but recommended):

   Enter passphrase (empty for no passphrase):
   Enter same passphrase again:

Adding Your SSH Key to the SSH Agent

1. Start the SSH agent in the background:

   eval "$(ssh-agent -s)"

2. Add your SSH private key to the SSH agent:

   ssh-add ~/.ssh/id_ed25519

Adding Your SSH Key to Your GitHub Account

1. Copy the SSH key to your clipboard:

   cat ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub

2. Log in to your GitHub account and go to the SSH and GPG keys settings:

   • Navigate to Settings > SSH and GPG keys > New SSH key

3. Paste your SSH key into the "Key" field and give it a descriptive title:

   • Click Add SSH key

Testing Your SSH Connection

1. Run the following command to test your SSH connection:

   ssh -T git@github.com

2. You should see a message like this:

   Hi username! You've successfully authenticated, but GitHub does not provide shell access.

Generating a New GPG Key

1. Open a terminal and run the following command to generate a new GPG key:

   gpg --full-generate-key

2. Follow the prompts to specify the key type, size, and expiration date. Use your GitHub email address:

   Real name: <name>
   Email address: <your@email.com>

3. Enter a passphrase for added security (optional but recommended):

   Enter passphrase:

Adding Your GPG Key to Your GitHub Account rtql8ive

1. List your GPG keys and copy the GPG key ID:

   gpg --list-secret-keys --keyid-format LONG

2. Export your GPG key to your clipboard:

   gpg --armor --export YOUR_KEY_ID  # Replace YOUR_KEY_ID with the GPG key ID
   
   gpg --armor --export BB0C7B1A33F83322

3. Log in to your GitHub account and go to the SSH and GPG keys settings:

   • Navigate to Settings > SSH and GPG keys > New GPG key

4. Paste your GPG key into the "Key" field and give it a descriptive title:

   • Click Add GPG key

By following these steps, you can create both SSH and GPG keys with the highest encryption and use them to securely connect to your GitHub account.