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[GitLab] Adding a new SSH Key in user profile
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How to add a new SSH Key to GitLab

Generate the public/private key pair

First of all check if the system already has a SSH key:

  • Windows command line:

    type %userprofile%\.ssh\id_rsa.pub

  • Linux command:

    cat ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub

To generate a new SSH key:

ssh-keygen -t rsa -C "your-email@domain.com"

When prompted for the location, just press enter to use the default. If you use a different name, the key will not be used automatically.

It's a best practice to use a password for an SSH key. To change the password for your key:

ssh-keygen -p <keyname>

Add the new SSH key to GitLab

  • Login to GitLab, click on the avatar icon on the upper right corner and go to Profile settings.
  • Navigate so SSH Keys tab.
  • Paste the public key generated on first step in the 'Key' box
  • Optionally give a descriptive title
  • Click Add key button
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