GitLab

Generating a new SSH key and adding it to the ssh-agent

1. Open Git Bash.

2. Paste the text below, substituting it with your Nexval email address.

$ ssh-keygen -t ed25519 -C "ashok.patidar@nexval.com"

This creates a new SSH key, using the provided email as a label.

3. When you're prompted 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/%USER_NAME%/you/.ssh/id_algorithm):**[Press enter]**

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At the prompt, type a secure passphrase or keep it blank, **press Enter **

**4. Open C:/Users/%USER_NAME%/.ssh/id_algorithm.pub in Notepadd and Copy all **

**5. Login into git.nexval.com **

**Go to Setting and Click Edit Profile **

Go to SSH Keys Section

**Paste Copied key here **

**Press Add Key **

6. Go to Git Bash and check connectivity

Enter the following command:

$ ssh -T git@git.nexval.com

You may see a warning, press y or yes

Verify that the resulting message contains your username.