Jenkins-GitHub Integration: Setting Up SSH Keys for Private Repository Access

By generating a public-private key pair, we establish a GitHub SSH key (public key) and configure Jenkins with SSH username and private key credentials. This setup allows Jenkins projects to seamlessly access private GitHub repositories.

1. Generate SSH Key Pair: Open a terminal on the machine where Jenkins is installed and run the following command:

$ ssh-keygen -t rsa -b 4096 -C "your_email@example.com"

Follow the prompts to save the key in the default location or specify a location of your …

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