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title: "Discussion on \"Setting up Github SSH key and how to use multiple Github accounts on the same computer.\" | Hashnode"
description: "Discussion on \"Setting up Github SSH key and how to use multiple Github accounts on the same computer.\". Step 1: Generate SSH Key\n\nOpen a terminal or command prompt on your computer.\n\nExecute the following command to generate an SSH key pair:\n\n\nssh-keygen -t rsa -C \"main_email_@example.com\"\n\n\nYou'll be prompted to enter a file name to save the key. Spec..."
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# [Setting up Github SSH key and how to use multiple Github accounts on the same computer.](https://sizar.hashnode.dev/setting-up-github-ssh-key-and-how-to-use-multiple-github-accounts-on-the-same-computer?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Step 1: Generate SSH Key Open a terminal or command prompt on your computer. Execute the following command to generate an SSH key pair: ssh-keygen -t rsa -C "main\_email\_@example.com" You'll be prompted to enter a file name to save the key. Spec...

May 29, 2023 · 3 min read · sizar.hashnode.dev  
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