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How to Add SSH Keys to Your Git Remote Repository: Secure and Simplify Your Workflow

Introduction
Briefly introduce the concept of SSH keys and their importance in securing Git operations.
Explain how SSH keys can simplify workflows by eliminating the need for passwords every time you interact with a remote repository.

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1. What are SSH Keys?
Define SSH (Secure Shell) keys and their role in authentication.
Mention how SSH keys are more secure than username/password combinations.

2. Why Use SSH with Git?
Discuss the advantages of using SSH keys with Git.
Explain security benefits (encryption, secure access).
Highlight convenience (passwordless access to repositories).

3. How to Generate SSH Keys
Step-by-step guide to generating SSH keys.
Include commands for Linux/macOS (ssh-keygen -t rsa -b 4096 -C "your_email@example.com") and Windows (via Git Bash).
Explain the concept of public and private keys.

4. Adding the SSH Key to Your SSH Agent
Show how to add the SSH key to the agent using commands like:

eval "$(ssh-agent -s)"
ssh-add ~/.ssh/id_rsa
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5. Adding SSH Key to Git Hosting Service
Provide instructions for adding the SSH public key to GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket.
Walk through GitHub’s steps: navigating to Settings > SSH and GPG keys > New SSH key.
Optionally, include steps for GitLab and Bitbucket.

6. Connecting to Your Git Remote Repository Using SSH
Show how to update the remote URL to use SSH:

git remote set-url origin git@github.com:username/repository.git
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7. Verifying the Connection
Walk through testing the SSH connection:

ssh -T git@github.com
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Explain possible success or failure messages.

8. Common Issues and Troubleshooting
List common problems (e.g., “Permission denied” errors).
Provide quick solutions to fix them (restarting the SSH agent, checking permissions).

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