To add your public key, id_rsa.pub, to your GitLab account in a browser:

1. In a browser, go to either https://lc.llnl.gov/gitlab or https://rzlc.llnl.gov/gitlab and log in. (See docs for help.)

2. In the upper right corner, you will see an icon for your account with a drop down arrow to the right. Hover over this arrow to display options and select “Edit profile”.

 

3. A menu on the lefthand side will now appear. Select “SSH Keys”.

 

4. You will now see a page where you can enter ssh key information:

 

 
  • Copy the text in the file id_rsa.pub and paste it into the text box under the “Key” field.
  • Provide a “Title” identifying the machine where you generated the associated ssh key pair.
  • Do not enter an expiration date. This will allow the key to persist indefinitely.
  • Click “Add key”.

5. You should now see an RSA key listed under “Your ssh keys” on the same page.

Next Steps

If you are connecting from an LC machine, proceed to testing your connection to the relevant GitLab server from the zone (CZ, RZ, or SCF) where you'll be working.

If you connection from a local machine (personal-use laptop or desktop), you will need to create a config file on your local machine.