# Generating SSH keys

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for creating and copying SSH elliptic curve keys on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

### Generating SSH Keys

Run the following command to generate an Ed25519 SSH key pair:

```bash
ssh-keygen -t ed25519 -C "your_email@example.com"
```

When prompted:

* Select a save location (default: `~/.ssh/id_ed25519`)
* Enter a passphrase or press Enter to skip

#### Copy Your Public Key

**Mac/Linux:**

```bash
cat ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub | pbcopy
```

**Windows (PowerShell):**

```powershell
Get-Content ~\.ssh\id_ed25519.pub | Set-Clipboard
```

> The public key (`id_ed25519.pub`) is safe to share and is used for authentication. Keep the private key (`id_ed25519`) confidential and secure. **Do not share it.**


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