How to Add SSH Key in Sourcetree: 1-Min Guide

How to Add SSH Key in Sourcetree

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June 5, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to generate and add an SSH key in Sourcetree.

Quick summary

Adding an SSH key in Sourcetree lets you authenticate securely with remote Git repositories without entering a password each time. This guide walks you through using Sourcetree's built-in SSH key generator to create and register a key in just a few clicks.

Steps

Open your Sourcetree account and navigate to the Tools tab.
From the drop-down menu, select Create or Import SSH Keys.
Select SSH as the type of key you want to generate.
Click Generate to create your new SSH key.
Your SSH key has been successfully added in Sourcetree.

📌 Why this matters

Adding an SSH key in Sourcetree is essential for developers who need secure, password-free authentication when pushing or pulling from remote Git repositories like GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket. SSH key authentication eliminates the risk of password exposure and streamlines daily version control workflows. Sourcetree's built-in SSH key generator makes the setup process straightforward, even for developers who are new to public-key cryptography. Properly configured SSH keys are a foundational security practice for any team managing source code at scale.

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