github_ssh_directions

#create and add an ssh key to your ~/.ssh file
ssh-keygen -t ed25519 -C "email@gmail.com"

#After you press enter you'll see: "Enter a file in which to save the key," and just press enter again.
#option passphrase - recommended.


#Add github ssh connection to SSH client in your linux terminal - good for testing private repos and general access.
eval "$(ssh-agent -s)"; ssh-add ~/.ssh/id_ed25519

#then copy your ssh key and add into your GitHub profile
cat ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub | xclip -selection clipboard


#Check if your connection is established
# ssh -T git@github.com


# git clone git@github.com:dtflare/parsR.git

# conda activate <> (5miniconda name for your env to test tool)

#cd into root directory containing setup.py:
# pip install -e .


#When dealing with your key pairs make sure to set file based permissions so only your user can read them:
chmod 600 ~/.ssh/id_ed25519

#Overwrite unused or old keys instead of deleting with:
shred -u ~/.ssh/id_ed25519