- Open Git Bash.
- Paste the text below, substituting in your GitHub email address.
ssh-keygen -t ed25519 -C [email protected]
- When you are asked to “Enter a file in which to save the key,” press Enter. This accepts the default file location.
Enter a file in which to save the key (/c/Users/you/.ssh/id_ed25519):[Press enter]
- At the prompt, type a secure passphrase. For more information, see “Working with SSH key passphrases.”
Enter passphrase (empty for no passphrase): [Type a passphrase or just press enter]
Enter same passphrase again: [Type passphrase or just press enter again]
Thats it! You can find and copy your SSH key by locating the file folder or just open your GIT GUI app and click “Help” then click “Show SSH Key”.