Generate SSH key and Upload to GitHub

SSH.SH

# What is SSH?
# An SSH key is an access credential for the SSH (secure shell) network protocol. This authenticated and encrypted secure network protocol is used for remote communication between machines on an unsecured open network. SSH is used for remote file transfer, network management, and remote operating system access.

# How to check for existing SSH keys?

$ ls -al ~/.ssh

# NOTE: If their is any key u will see id_rsa.pub into a list.

# How to generate a new SSH key and adding it to the ssh-agent?

$ sudo -i
$ ssh-keygen -t rsa -b 4096 -C "linuxbiekaisar@gmail.com" 
$ eval "$(ssh-agent -s)"
$ ssh-add ~/.ssh/id_rsa

# How to add the SSH key to your GitHub account?

$ cat /root/.ssh/id_rsa.pub

# Copy the key content and go to your GitHub Seetings> SSH and GPG keys > New SSH Key > Paste the Key > Give a Title > Give GitHub user name and password when asked.


# How to test your SSH connection?

$ ssh -T git@github.com

# Note: When you will success login your will receive a message:

# Hi! You've successfully authenticated, but GitHub does not provide shell access.

# YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5PNwTx5Bk4