How to Create and Add SSH Key to GitHub (Full Guide 2026)

In this video, we discuss how to create and add an SSH key to GitHub to enable secure GitHub access for your repositories. This guide walks you through the SSH key generation process, allowing for seamless GitHub authentication without repeatedly entering your credentials when cloning, pulling, or pushing over SSH. Learn to properly set up your SSH key for a more convenient and secure workflow on GitHub. #SSHKey #GitHub #Authentication 00:00 Introduction 00:03 Navigate to GitHub repository 00:15 Understand SSH key pairs 00:20 Prepare your public key 00:29 Locate the Code button 00:36 Select SSH cloning option 00:49 Access SSH and GPG keys 01:03 Click New SSH key 01:09 Enter key title 01:17 Choose authentication key type 01:37 Paste public key 02:05 Address invalid key error 02:12 Caution: Never share private key 02:18 Add SSH key 02:25 SSH setup complete