How to Set Up GitHub with SSH Keys on Windows 10 or 11

Why Use RSA with SSH Keys?

RSA (Rivest-Shamir-Adleman) encryption is one of the most widely supported algorithms for SSH keys. It provides a balance between strong security and compatibility, making it ideal for authenticating with services like GitHub.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Generate an SSH Key
   To generate an RSA SSH key with your email as a comment, follow these steps:

Open Command Prompt or PowerShell on Windows 10.

Type the following command to create a new SSH key using RSA encryption:

ssh-keygen -o -t rsa -C "[email protected]"

1. Access the SSH Key
   Navigate to the .ssh folder located in:

C:\Users\YourUsername.ssh\

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1. Add the SSH Key to GitHub
   Now, you need to add the SSH public key to your GitHub account.

Go to your GitHub profile.

Navigate to Settings > SSH and GPG keys.

• Paste the SSH public key in the "Key" field and give it a meaningful title.
  
  

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