How to Add SSH Key to Github
- George Apostolov
How to Add SSH Key to Github: step-by-step guide
Click on your profile icon located at the upper right corner of your Github dashboard.
From the drop-down menu, select 'Settings'.
Under the 'Access' section, select 'SSH and GPG keys'.
Click 'New SSH key'.
Add a title to your key.
Paste your SSH key in the empty field for the key.
Click 'Add SSH key' to save changes.
Enter your password to confirm the changes and click 'Confirm'.
Quick answer: 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.
About this GitHub tutorial
Secure your GitHub account by generating and saving a new SSH key through your profile settings and confirming with your password. This guide shows how to add SSH Key to Github in 8 steps, starting with "Click on your profile icon located at the upper right corner of your Github dashboard" and finishing with "Enter your password to confirm the changes and click 'Confirm'". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real GitHub interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add SSH Key to Github?
8 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your GitHub data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under GitHub. Related guides: How to Approve PR in Github, How to Archive Github Repository and How to Automate Discord Notifications from GitHub Commits with Zapier. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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