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SSH Keys

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Change Directory
```
$ cd ~/.ssh
```
Make Property Directory
```
$ mkdir DIR_NAME
```

Creates a new ssh key

# Use Email as a label
# When saving, use the email_strength combo as a name
## RSA
ssh-keygen -t rsa -C [email protected]
## alternative strenghts
# ssh-keygen -t rsa -b 4096
# ssh-keygen -t dsa 
# ssh-keygen -t ecdsa -b 521
# ssh-keygen -t ed25519

Create in property directory created in earlier
```
/Users/df-a/.ssh/DIR_NAME/[email protected]
```
Enter Passphrase
- Strongly recommend a very good, secure passphrase
Ensure ssh-agent is enabled
```
eval 'ssh-agent' -s
```

Add Private Key to Mac OSX Keychain

$ ssh-add -K ~/.ssh/DIR_NAME/[email protected]

Copy id_rsa.pub to your clipboard
```
$ pbcopy < ~/.ssh/DIR_NAME/id_rsa.pub
```
Add your SSH key to your External Account or Host

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