GH-SSH-KEY-ADD(1) GitHub CLI manual GH-SSH-KEY-ADD(1)

# [NAME](#NAME)

gh-ssh-key-add - Add an SSH key to your GitHub account

# [SYNOPSIS](#SYNOPSIS)

**gh ssh-key add \[<key-file>] \[flags]**

# [OPTIONS](#OPTIONS)

[**-t**, **--title** **<string>**](#t)

Title for the new key

[**--type** **<string> (default "authentication")**](#type)

Type of the ssh key: {authentication|signing}

# [EXIT CODES](#EXIT_CODES)

0: Successful execution

1: Error

2: Command canceled

4: Authentication required

NOTE: Specific commands may have additional exit codes. Refer to the command's help for more information.

# [SEE ALSO](#SEE_ALSO)

[**gh-ssh-key(1)**](/man/os/gh/gh-ssh-key.1)

Oct 2026

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Document: gh-ssh-key-add(1) from gh 2.103.0-r0 (Chainguard OS)
Source: https://github.com/cli/cli