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diff --git a/doc/gitlab-basics/create-your-ssh-keys.md b/doc/gitlab-basics/create-your-ssh-keys.md index f31c353f2cf..b6ebe374de3 100644 --- a/doc/gitlab-basics/create-your-ssh-keys.md +++ b/doc/gitlab-basics/create-your-ssh-keys.md @@ -1,33 +1,37 @@ # How to create your SSH Keys -You need to connect your computer to your GitLab account through SSH Keys. They are unique for every computer that you link your GitLab account with. +1. The first thing you need to do is go to your [command line](start-using-git.md) + and follow the [instructions](../ssh/README.md) to generate your SSH key pair. -## Generate your SSH Key +1. Once you do that, login to GitLab with your credentials. +1. On the upper right corner, click on your avatar and go to your **Profile settings**. -Create an account on GitLab. Sign up and check your email for your confirmation link. +  -After you confirm, go to GitLab and sign in to your account. +1. Navigate to the **SSH keys** tab. -## Add your SSH Key +  -On the left side menu, click on "profile settings" and then click on "SSH Keys": +3. Paste your **public** key that you generated in the first step in the 'Key' + box. - +  -Then click on the green button "Add SSH Key": +1. Optionally, give it a descriptive title so that you can recognize it in the + event you add multiple keys. - +  -There, you should paste the SSH Key that your command line will generate for you. Below you'll find the steps to generate it: +1. Finally, click on **Add key** to add it to GitLab. You will be able to see + its fingerprint, its title and creation date. - +  -## To generate an SSH Key on your command line -Go to your [command line](start-using-git.md) and follow the [instructions](../ssh/README.md) to generate it. +>**Note:** +Once you add a key, you cannot edit it, only remove it. In case the paste +didn't work, you will have to remove the offending key and re-add it. -Copy the SSH Key that your command line created and paste it on the "Key" box on the GitLab page. The title will be added automatically. +--- - - -Now, you'll be able to use Git over SSH, instead of Git over HTTP. +Congratulations! You are now ready to use Git over SSH, instead of Git over HTTP! |