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diff --git a/doc/user/gitlab-basics/create-your-ssh-keys.md b/doc/user/gitlab-basics/create-your-ssh-keys.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f31c353f2cf --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/user/gitlab-basics/create-your-ssh-keys.md @@ -0,0 +1,33 @@ +# 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. + +## Generate your SSH Key + +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. + +## Add your SSH Key + +On the left side menu, click on "profile settings" and then click on "SSH Keys": + + + +Then click on the green button "Add SSH Key": + + + +There, you should paste the SSH Key that your command line will generate for you. Below you'll find the steps to generate it: + + + +## 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. + +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. |