Github SSH

Follow these numbered steps to set up your SSH key for GitHub:

1. Set permissions
   Ensure your private key is accessible only by you:

   chmod 600 ~/.ssh/id_rsa
   chmod 644 ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub
   

   (Replace id_rsa with your key name if different.)

2. Start the SSH agent
   Launch the agent to manage your keys:

   eval "$(ssh-agent -s)"
   

3. Add your SSH key to the agent

   ssh-add ~/.ssh/id_rsa
   

4. Verify the key is added

   ssh-add -l
   

   (Should display your key’s fingerprint.)

5. Test SSH connection to GitHub

   ssh -T git@github.com
   

   (You should see a success or authentication message.)