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SSH Keys - Best Practices

SSH Keys Best Practices

(VERY rought draft, still a work-in-progress)

SSH Key Seperation

Authentication and signing keys serve different purposes, especially on platforms like GitHub where code integrity and access control are crucial. Here's a comparison based on their functions and best practices:

Authentication Keys:

  1. Purpose: