# How to Add SSH Key to Github

> To set up secure access in GitHub, click your profile icon, select Settings, and go to SSH and GPG keys under Access. Click New SSH key, add a title and paste your key. Finally, click Add SSH key and enter your password to confirm the changes.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-ssh-key-to-github/
Apps: GitHub
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a2ee1d673bd5aa8e60f7b/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Click on your profile icon located at the upper right corner of your Github dashboard.
2. From the drop-down menu, select 'Settings'.
3. Under the 'Access' section, select 'SSH and GPG keys'.
4. Click 'New SSH key'.
5. Add a title to your key.
6. Paste your SSH key in the empty field for the key.
7. Click 'Add SSH key' to save changes.
8. Enter your password to confirm the changes and click 'Confirm'.