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Instructions to get started after the keys have been added:
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To use the keys, we have to register them with the ssh-agent on our machine. Ensure ssh-agent is running using the command:
eval "$(ssh-agent -s)"
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Managing SSH keys and repo cloning using multiple accounts on GitHub and BitBucket
There are numerous reasons you may need to use multiple SSH keys for accessing GitHub and BitBucket
You may use the same computer for work and personal development and need to separate your work.
When acting as a consultant, it is common to have multiple GitHub and/or BitBucket accounts depending on which client you may be working for.
You may have different projects you're working on where you would like to segregate your access.