---
name: "gh-ssh-key-add"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "github-cli"
version: "2.102.1-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/gh-ssh-key-add"
---

# gh-ssh-key-add(1)

Add an SSH key to your GitHub account

## NAME

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

## SYNOPSIS

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

## OPTIONS

- **-t**, **--title** **\<string\>**

  Title for the new key

- **--type** **\<string\> (default "authentication")**

  Type of the ssh key: {authentication\|signing}

## 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

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