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Git SSH Keys
Use the REST API to manage Git SSH keys of authenticated users.
About Git SSH 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 public SSH keys for the authenticated user
Lists the public SSH keys for the authenticated user's GitHub account. Requires that you are authenticated via Basic Auth or via OAuth with at least read:public_key
scope.
Parameters for "List public SSH 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). Default: |
page integer Page number of the results to fetch. Default: |
HTTP response status codes for "List public SSH 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 public SSH keys for the authenticated user"
curl -L \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/user/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",
"verified": false,
"read_only": false
},
{
"key": "2Sg8iYjAxxmI2LvUXpJjkYrMxURPc8r+dB7TJy931234",
"id": 3,
"url": "https://HOSTNAME/user/keys/3",
"title": "ssh-rsa AAAAB3NzaC1yc2EAAB",
"created_at": "2020-07-11T21:31:57Z",
"verified": false,
"read_only": false
}
]
Create a public SSH key for the authenticated user
Adds a public SSH key to the authenticated user's GitHub account. Requires that you are authenticated via Basic Auth, or OAuth with at least write:public_key
scope.
Parameters for "Create a public SSH 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. |
HTTP response status codes for "Create a public SSH 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 public SSH key for the authenticated user"
curl -L \
-X POST \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/user/keys \
-d '{"title":"ssh-rsa AAAAB3NzaC1yc2EAAA","key":"2Sg8iYjAxxmI2LvUXpJjkYrMxURPc8r+dB7TJyvv1234"}'
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",
"verified": false,
"read_only": false
}
Get a public SSH key for the authenticated user
View extended details for a single public SSH key. Requires that you are authenticated via Basic Auth or via OAuth with at least read:public_key
scope.
Parameters for "Get a public SSH key for the authenticated user"
Name, Type, Description |
---|
accept string Setting to |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
key_id integer RequiredThe unique identifier of the key. |
HTTP response status codes for "Get a public SSH 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 a public SSH key for the authenticated user"
curl -L \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/user/keys/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",
"verified": false,
"read_only": false
}
Delete a public SSH key for the authenticated user
Removes a public SSH key from the authenticated user's GitHub account. Requires that you are authenticated via Basic Auth or via OAuth with at least admin:public_key
scope.
Parameters for "Delete a public SSH key for the authenticated user"
Name, Type, Description |
---|
accept string Setting to |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
key_id integer RequiredThe unique identifier of the key. |
HTTP response status codes for "Delete a public SSH 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 a public SSH key for the authenticated user"
curl -L \
-X DELETE \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/user/keys/KEY_ID
Response
Status: 204
List public keys for a user
Lists the verified public SSH keys for a user. This is accessible by anyone.
Parameters for "List public 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). Default: |
page integer Page number of the results to fetch. Default: |
HTTP response status codes for "List public keys for a user"
Status code | Description |
---|---|
200 | OK |
Code samples for "List public keys for a user"
curl -L \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/users/USERNAME/keys
Response
Status: 200
[
{
"id": 1,
"key": "ssh-rsa AAA..."
}
]