Setting Up SSH Authentication
SSH authentication is more secure than HTTPS and is preferred for frequent interactions with remote repositories.
Step 1: Generate an SSH Key
If you don’t already have an SSH key, generate one using the following command:
ssh-keygen -t ed25519 -C "your.email@example.com"
Follow the prompts to save the key. By default, it will be saved to `~/.ssh/id_ed25519`.
Step 2: Add Your SSH Key to the SSH-Agent
Start the SSH agent and add your SSH key.
eval "$(ssh-agent -s)"
ssh-add ~/.ssh/id_ed25519
Step 3: Add Your SSH Key to Your Git Hosting Service
Copy the SSH key to your clipboard:
cat ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub
Go to your Git hosting service (e.g., GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket) and add the SSH key to your account settings.
Step 4: Cloning a Repository Using SSH
Clone the repository using the SSH URL:
git clone git@github.com:username/repository.git
How to Login to Git?
Git is a popular version control system used by developers to manage code and collaborate on projects. To fully utilize Git’s features, you need to log in, which involves setting up authentication with a Git hosting service like GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of logging into Git, covering various authentication methods and providing step-by-step instructions to ensure a seamless experience.
Table of Content
- Why Do You Need to Login to Git?
- Methods to Login to Git
- Setting Up HTTPS Authentication
- Setting Up SSH Authentication
- Using Personal Access Tokens
- Conclusion
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