GitHub SSH "Permission Denied" Error

 

When cloning github repository, “Permission Denied” error occurred. You need SSH key generated and the public key under id_rsa.pub should be added to your github account.

 

1. Generate SSH key

ssh-keygen

This will generate two files in the ~/.ssh directory within your home.

• ~/.ssh/id_rsa
• ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub

2. Add public key in Github account

1. Copy the content of the newly-generated id_rsa.pub file.
2. Go to github.com/settings/keys
3. Create new SSH key
4. Paste the public key content (copied from step a)