• Security: SSH keys provide a more secure way to authenticate with GitHub compared to using passwords.
• Convenience: Once set up, you don't need to enter your password for every Git operation.

1. Open your terminal. 2. Generate a new SSH key pair:

ssh-keygen -t ed25519 -C "[email protected]"

Replace `[email protected]` with your actual email address. You'll be prompted to enter a file location (default is `~/.ssh/id_ed25519`) and a passphrase. It's recommended to use a passphrase for added security.

3. Locate the public key:

 The public key is located in `~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub`.

1. Log in to GitHub.
2. Go to your account settings.
3. Navigate to the “SSH and GPG keys” section.
4. Click “New SSH key.”
5. Give the key a title (e.g., “Your computer”) and paste the contents of your public key into the key text area.
6. Click “Add SSH key.”

1. Open your terminal.
2. Run the following command:

   ssh -T [email protected]

If successful, you should see a welcome message from GitHub.

To clone a repository using SSH:

  git clone [email protected]:username/repository_name.git

Replace `username` and `repository_name` with your actual GitHub username and repository name.

• SSH agent: Use `ssh-agent` to manage your SSH keys and avoid entering the passphrase repeatedly.
• Multiple SSH keys: If you have multiple computers or want to use different keys for different purposes, you can generate multiple key pairs and add them to GitHub.
• SSH config: You can configure SSH settings in the `~/.ssh/config` file to simplify the connection process.
• Key revocation: If your SSH key is compromised, you can revoke it on GitHub.

By following these steps, you'll have a secure and efficient way to interact with GitHub.