How to Add SSH Key to Github

Quick summary

Adding an SSH key to GitHub lets you authenticate securely without entering your password every time you push or pull code. This guide walks you through the exact steps inside GitHub Settings to register a new SSH key in minutes.

Steps

1. Click on your profile icon located at the upper right corner of your GitHub dashboard.
2. From the drop-down menu, select Settings.
3. Under the Access section, select SSH and GPG keys.
4. Click New SSH key.
5. Add a title to your key.
6. Paste your SSH key in the empty field for the key.
7. Click Add SSH key to save changes.
8. Enter your password to confirm the changes and click Confirm.