REST API endpoints for SSH signing keys
Use the REST API to manage SSH signing keys of authenticated users.
About SSH signing key administration
If a request URL does not include a {username}
parameter then the response will be for the signed-in user (and you must pass authentication information with your request). Additional private information, such as whether a user has two-factor authentication enabled, is included when authenticated through Basic Authentication or OAuth with the user
scope.
List SSH signing keys for the authenticated user
Lists the SSH signing keys for the authenticated user's GitHub account.
OAuth app tokens and personal access tokens (classic) need the read:ssh_signing_key
scope to use this endpoint.
Fine-grained access tokens for "List SSH signing keys for the authenticated user"
This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:
The fine-grained token must have the following permission set:
- "SSH signing keys" user permissions (read)
Parameters for "List SSH signing keys for the authenticated user"
Name, Type, Description |
---|
accept string Setting to |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
per_page integer The number of results per page (max 100). For more information, see "Using pagination in the REST API." Default: |
page integer The page number of the results to fetch. For more information, see "Using pagination in the REST API." Default: |
HTTP response status codes for "List SSH signing keys for the authenticated user"
Status code | Description |
---|---|
200 | OK |
304 | Not modified |
401 | Requires authentication |
403 | Forbidden |
404 | Resource not found |
Code samples for "List SSH signing keys for the authenticated user"
Request example
curl -L \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
-H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/user/ssh_signing_keys
Response
Status: 200
[
{
"key": "2Sg8iYjAxxmI2LvUXpJjkYrMxURPc8r+dB7TJyvv1234",
"id": 2,
"url": "https://HOSTNAME/user/keys/2",
"title": "ssh-rsa AAAAB3NzaC1yc2EAAA",
"created_at": "2020-06-11T21:31:57Z"
},
{
"key": "2Sg8iYjAxxmI2LvUXpJjkYrMxURPc8r+dB7TJy931234",
"id": 3,
"url": "https://HOSTNAME/user/keys/3",
"title": "ssh-rsa AAAAB3NzaC1yc2EAAB",
"created_at": "2020-07-11T21:31:57Z"
}
]
Create a SSH signing key for the authenticated user
Creates an SSH signing key for the authenticated user's GitHub account.
OAuth app tokens and personal access tokens (classic) need the write:ssh_signing_key
scope to use this endpoint.
Fine-grained access tokens for "Create a SSH signing key for the authenticated user"
This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:
The fine-grained token must have the following permission set:
- "SSH signing keys" user permissions (write)
Parameters for "Create a SSH signing key for the authenticated user"
Name, Type, Description |
---|
accept string Setting to |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
title string A descriptive name for the new key. |
key string RequiredThe public SSH key to add to your GitHub account. For more information, see "Checking for existing SSH keys." |
HTTP response status codes for "Create a SSH signing key for the authenticated user"
Status code | Description |
---|---|
201 | Created |
304 | Not modified |
401 | Requires authentication |
403 | Forbidden |
404 | Resource not found |
422 | Validation failed, or the endpoint has been spammed. |
Code samples for "Create a SSH signing key for the authenticated user"
Request example
curl -L \
-X POST \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
-H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/user/ssh_signing_keys \
-d '{"key":"2Sg8iYjAxxmI2LvUXpJjkYrMxURPc8r+dB7TJyvv1234","title":"ssh-rsa AAAAB3NzaC1yc2EAAA"}'
Response
Status: 201
{
"key": "2Sg8iYjAxxmI2LvUXpJjkYrMxURPc8r+dB7TJyvv1234",
"id": 2,
"url": "https://HOSTNAME/user/keys/2",
"title": "ssh-rsa AAAAB3NzaC1yc2EAAA",
"created_at": "2020-06-11T21:31:57Z"
}
Get an SSH signing key for the authenticated user
Gets extended details for an SSH signing key.
OAuth app tokens and personal access tokens (classic) need the read:ssh_signing_key
scope to use this endpoint.
Fine-grained access tokens for "Get an SSH signing key for the authenticated user"
This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:
The fine-grained token must have the following permission set:
- "SSH signing keys" user permissions (read)
Parameters for "Get an SSH signing key for the authenticated user"
Name, Type, Description |
---|
accept string Setting to |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
ssh_signing_key_id integer RequiredThe unique identifier of the SSH signing key. |
HTTP response status codes for "Get an SSH signing key for the authenticated user"
Status code | Description |
---|---|
200 | OK |
304 | Not modified |
401 | Requires authentication |
403 | Forbidden |
404 | Resource not found |
Code samples for "Get an SSH signing key for the authenticated user"
Request example
curl -L \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
-H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/user/ssh_signing_keys/SSH_SIGNING_KEY_ID
Response
Status: 200
{
"key": "2Sg8iYjAxxmI2LvUXpJjkYrMxURPc8r+dB7TJyvv1234",
"id": 2,
"url": "https://HOSTNAME/user/keys/2",
"title": "ssh-rsa AAAAB3NzaC1yc2EAAA",
"created_at": "2020-06-11T21:31:57Z"
}
Delete an SSH signing key for the authenticated user
Deletes an SSH signing key from the authenticated user's GitHub account.
OAuth app tokens and personal access tokens (classic) need the admin:ssh_signing_key
scope to use this endpoint.
Fine-grained access tokens for "Delete an SSH signing key for the authenticated user"
This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:
The fine-grained token must have the following permission set:
- "SSH signing keys" user permissions (write)
Parameters for "Delete an SSH signing key for the authenticated user"
Name, Type, Description |
---|
accept string Setting to |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
ssh_signing_key_id integer RequiredThe unique identifier of the SSH signing key. |
HTTP response status codes for "Delete an SSH signing key for the authenticated user"
Status code | Description |
---|---|
204 | No Content |
304 | Not modified |
401 | Requires authentication |
403 | Forbidden |
404 | Resource not found |
Code samples for "Delete an SSH signing key for the authenticated user"
Request example
curl -L \
-X DELETE \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
-H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/user/ssh_signing_keys/SSH_SIGNING_KEY_ID
Response
Status: 204
List SSH signing keys for a user
Lists the SSH signing keys for a user. This operation is accessible by anyone.
Fine-grained access tokens for "List SSH signing keys for a user"
This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:
- GitHub App user access tokens
- GitHub App installation access tokens
- Fine-grained personal access tokens
The fine-grained token does not require any permissions.
This endpoint can be used without authentication if only public resources are requested.
Parameters for "List SSH signing keys for a user"
Name, Type, Description |
---|
accept string Setting to |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
username string RequiredThe handle for the GitHub user account. |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
per_page integer The number of results per page (max 100). For more information, see "Using pagination in the REST API." Default: |
page integer The page number of the results to fetch. For more information, see "Using pagination in the REST API." Default: |
HTTP response status codes for "List SSH signing keys for a user"
Status code | Description |
---|---|
200 | OK |
Code samples for "List SSH signing keys for a user"
Request example
curl -L \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
-H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/users/USERNAME/ssh_signing_keys
Response
Status: 200
[
{
"key": "2Sg8iYjAxxmI2LvUXpJjkYrMxURPc8r+dB7TJyvv1234",
"id": 2,
"url": "https://HOSTNAME/user/keys/2",
"title": "ssh-rsa AAAAB3NzaC1yc2EAAA",
"created_at": "2020-06-11T21:31:57Z"
},
{
"key": "2Sg8iYjAxxmI2LvUXpJjkYrMxURPc8r+dB7TJy931234",
"id": 3,
"url": "https://HOSTNAME/user/keys/3",
"title": "ssh-rsa AAAAB3NzaC1yc2EAAB",
"created_at": "2020-07-11T21:31:57Z"
}
]