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......@@ -27,25 +27,19 @@ In order to download Github repos from the dorsolab group,
you must provide authentication in the form of a `SSH key`.
The SSH key, which acts like a permanent password, is added to your Git profile.
Log into your Git profile on [UTSW's Github page](https://git.biohpc.swmed.edu/) - upper right corner.
![Portal Homepage](/images/portal_biohpc.jpg)
To login, use your Portal or BioHPC username/password (*not your UTSW credentials*).
#### Generate and Copy SSH Key
![Portal Login](/images/portal_login.jpg)
Generate a SSH key, type
Once logged into BioHPC, Generate a SSH key by typing (or copy-and-paste)
```
ssh-keygen -t rsa -C "your.email@example.com" -b 4096
```
where `your.email@example.com` should be replaced with your UTSW email.
After typing in the above command, you will see a few prompts.
Press `Enter` when it ask for the default directory and to save a passphrase -
Press `Enter` at both passphrase prompts.
Then Press `Enter` when it asks for the default directory.
Then Press `Enter` at both passphrase prompts (do not set a password).
You will need to copy the SSH key generated above.
To view your SSH key, type
```
......@@ -55,14 +49,26 @@ cat ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub
You should see the following
```
ssh-rsa ... = your.email@example.com
ssh-rsa ....... = your.email@example.com
```
where `...` is a long alphanumeric key that spans multiple lines.
Highlight the entire ssh key - starting from `ssh` and ending with `.com` -
and copy it to the clipboard.
where `.......` is a long alphanumeric key that spans multiple lines.
Highlight the entire ssh key - starting from `ssh` and ending with `.com` and copy it.
Congrats, you've successfully copied your unique SSH key and are ready to add it to your Git profile.
Then navigate to the `SSH Keys` tab in your `Profile Settings` and
paste your key in the `Key` section and give it a relevant `Title`.
Log into your Git profile on [UTSW's Github page](https://git.biohpc.swmed.edu/) - upper right corner.
![Portal Homepage](/images/portal_biohpc.jpg)
To login, use your Portal or BioHPC username/password (*not your UTSW credentials*).
![Portal Login](/images/portal_login.jpg)
Didn't think the abbreviated instructions provided enough details?
Go to the [full instructions](https://git.biohpc.swmed.edu/help/ssh/README) to add SSH key to your Git profile.
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