Quick summary
Generating an SSH key for GitLab requires running the ssh-keygen command in your terminal, choosing a save location, and setting a passphrase to secure the key. Once created, the key is stored at your chosen file path and can be added to your GitLab account for authenticated access.
Steps
- Open Command Prompt on your device and enter the command ssh-keygen -t rsa to begin generating a new SSH key.
- When prompted, choose a file path where you want to save the SSH key.
- Enter a passphrase of your choice to secure the key.
- Re-enter the passphrase to confirm it and complete the SSH key creation process.
- Locate the generated SSH key in the file path you selected during setup.
