How to Fix: Getting permission denied (public key) on gitlab
GitLab permission denied public key error resolved by verifying SSH key configuration and adding the correct public key to GitLab.
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The error 'Permission denied (publickey) fatal: Could not read from remote repository' is typically caused by a mismatch between the SSH key you've added to your GitLab account and the one used in your local Git repository. This can happen if you've generated a new SSH key, or if there's an issue with the public key you've added to GitLab.
💡 Why You Are Getting This Error
- [Cause]
🛠️ Step-by-Step Verified Fixes
Method 1: Verify SSH Key Configuration
- Step 1: Check your local Git repository's configuration using the command `git config --local user.key` to ensure it matches the public key you've added to GitLab.
Method 2: Update SSH Key in GitLab
- Step 1: Log into your GitLab account and go to your profile settings.
- Step 2: Click on 'SSH keys' and then click the 'Add new SSH key' button.
- Step 3: Select 'Upload a private key' and upload your local machine's public key file (.pub).
✨ Wrapping Up
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the 'Permission denied (publickey) fatal: Could not read from remote repository' error and successfully push and fetch from GitLab.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
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