Code of Conduct
What article on docs.github.com is affected?
https://docs.github.com/en/authentication/connecting-to-github-with-ssh/generating-a-new-ssh-key-and-adding-it-to-the-ssh-agent
What part(s) of the article would you like to see updated?
- Fix content errors:
- Correct typo in "configuration's'" (extra apostrophe).
- Restore truncated/missing content in several instruction steps.
- Restore Troubleshooting information for Windows:
- Reinstate section on troubleshooting SSH agent conflicts that was included in prior revisions.
- Add ssh-add key timeout tip:
- Document how to use ssh-add -t to configure key expiration in the agent.
- Documentation clarity and accuracy:
- Clarify when to use each key algorithm.
- Make the documentation more actionable and beginner-friendly.
- Address version inconsistencies if applicable.
- General review for completeness and clarity.
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- Issues such as typos and missed steps can confuse new users.
- Restoring troubleshooting and timeout instructions supports better real-world workflows.
- Ensures platform-specific guidance is correct for Windows/macOS/Linux.
- Supports users' security and productivity by making key lifetime/timeout practices easy to follow.
- Screenshots or walkthrough GIFs would be valuable for visual learners.
Code of Conduct
What article on docs.github.com is affected?
https://docs.github.com/en/authentication/connecting-to-github-with-ssh/generating-a-new-ssh-key-and-adding-it-to-the-ssh-agent
What part(s) of the article would you like to see updated?
Additional information