How to copy SSH keys to new Mac
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1. Copy your keys from previous machine to same folder on next
Copy your keys from previous machine to same folder on next
On your previous mac
cd .ssh open .
Copy following files to same destinations on new mac
id_rsa - private key id_rsa.pub - public key
2. Add keys to ssh agent on new mac
Create configuration file
touch ~/.ssh/config
with content
Host github.com AddKeysToAgent yes UseKeychain yes IdentityFile ~/.ssh/id_rsa
Add your SSH private hay to ssh-agent
ssh-add --apple-use-keychain ~/.ssh/id_rsa
See more
Read more how to connect to github with ssh on official documentation