GitHub SSH for Authentication

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Learn to set up SSH keys for secure GitHub authentication in this step-by-step tutorial. We'll generate an ed25519 key pair, configure the SSH agent, and connect your local machine to GitHub without entering passwords every time you push code. This beginner-friendly guide walks through the complete authentication workflow, from checking for existing keys to testing your connection with a live push. By the end, you'll understand how public and private keys work together and why SSH is the industry standard for Git authentication. Perfect for developers moving beyond HTTPS or setting up their first development environment.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - What is SSH?
01:29 - Step 1: Check for existing SSH keys
02:44 - Step 2: Generate your SSH key pair
04:07 - Step 3: Start the SSH agent
05:33 - Step 4: Add public key to GitHub
06:41 - Step 5: Test the connection
08:47 - Hands-on project

What You'll Learn:

Generate ed25519 SSH keys using ssh-keygen
Configure the SSH agent to manage authentication
Add your public key to GitHub settings
Clone and push repositories using SSH URLs
Understand the difference between public and private keys

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