# How to upload an SSH key

## Generate an SSH key

Use an Ed25519 key unless your system requires a different key type.

### Windows

1. Open **PowerShell**.
2. Run `ssh-keygen -t ed25519 -C "you@example.com"`.
3. Press **Enter** to accept the default file location.
4. Optionally enter a passphrase when prompted.
5. Copy the public key with `Get-Content $env:USERPROFILE\.ssh\id_ed25519.pub`.

### macOS

1. Open **Terminal**.
2. Run `ssh-keygen -t ed25519 -C "you@example.com"`.
3. Press **Enter** to accept the default file location.
4. Optionally enter a passphrase when prompted.
5. Copy the public key with `cat ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub`.

### Linux

1. Open your terminal.
2. Run `ssh-keygen -t ed25519 -C "you@example.com"`.
3. Press **Enter** to accept the default file location.
4. Optionally enter a passphrase when prompted.
5. Copy the public key with `cat ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub`.

## Upload the key to NobGit

1. Click your account menu in the top right.
2. Click **Settings**.
3. Open **Access**.
4. Open **Git access**.
5. Find **Optional SSH key**.
6. Enter a recognizable **Key name**, such as `Work laptop`.
7. Paste the public key into **Public key**. It should start with a type such as `ssh-ed25519`.
8. Select **Add SSH key**.

Use the SSH clone URL shown in the repository clone panel after the key is saved.

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