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Deleted or missing SSH keys |
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As a security precaution, {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} automatically deletes SSH keys that haven't been used in a year. |
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/articles/deleted-or-missing-ssh-keys |
/github/authenticating-to-github/deleted-or-missing-ssh-keys |
/github/authenticating-to-github/troubleshooting-ssh/deleted-or-missing-ssh-keys |
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Deleted or missing SSH keys |
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Troubleshoot authentication issues |
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{% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} automatically deletes inactive SSH keys to help keep accounts safe, such as after someone leaves a job or loses a computer.
You can check if you haven't used an SSH key in a year by reviewing your account's security log. For more information, see AUTOTITLE.
After your inactive SSH key is deleted, you must generate a new SSH key and associate it with your account. For more information, see AUTOTITLE and AUTOTITLE.