#Github ssh keygen windows how to#

In general you can create as many keys as you want. There will be a new folder and files in your Windows user folder. It also generates a public key from the secret key which you can share around. This generates a new private SSH key with rsa encryption and 4096 bits. Keep in mind that everybody can have as many private keys as they want. Ssh-keygen -t rsa -b 4096 -C can but don't need to give it a passphrase since you should never share your secret key around but using one will secure your keys. Git is a free version management tool that helps you to versionize your code and potentially save it on a remote server (for example Github, Gitlab or Bitbucket).

SSH should be preinstalled on new Windows 10 machines. The private key allows you to get access to servers that have your public key registered, so your access can only be stolen if the attacker somehow gets your Secret Key so keep it safe! While the private key should always stay private and safe, the public key can be shared around the internet without any problems. SSH works via two keys, the Private Key and the Public Key. SSH stands for Secure Shell and is an awesome way to authenticate yourself on remote servers (for example the Github server) without typing in a password everytime. Thanks to garethdd for his constructive feedback.

#Github ssh keygen windows how to#

Note: This is not about 100% securing your keys but about how to generate keys for use with GitHub.

Today I want to explain how you can setup SSH and Git on your Windows 10 computer. Welcome to my first official guide on Dev.to.