How to clone your GitHub repository using SSH?

Add SSH Keys to Your GitHub/Gitlab Account and Clone a Repository

Step 1: Generate SSH Keys

Open your terminal and type the following command:

ssh-keygen

Press enter to accept the default file location and passphrase.

Step 2: Copy Public Key

Copy the generated public key to your clipboard using:

cat ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub

Step 3: Add SSH Key to GitHub

• Go to your GitHub account settings and click on “SSH and GPG keys.”
• Click on “New SSH key,” paste your public key, give it a title, and save.

Step 4: Clone the Repository

• Visit the repository on GitHub and click on “Code.”
• Choose SSH as the clone method and copy the SSH URL.

Step 5: Clone the Repository in Terminal

In your terminal, type:

git clone [SSH_URL]

Replace [SSH_URL] with the copied SSH URL. You should be able to clone the repository without entering your username and password.

By following these steps, you ensure a secure and efficient way to connect to your GitHub repositories using SSH keys.

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