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You dont need to generate new SSH keys when switching or upgrading to new PC.

Copying SSH Keys to a New PC: Windows and Linux

On Linux:

1. Locate Your SSH Keys: Your keys are usually in the ~/.ssh/ directory.

   ls -al ~/.ssh

2. Copy the Keys: Use a USB drive or a secure transfer method. If using scp:

   scp -r ~/.ssh username@newPC_IP:~/

3. Set Permissions: On the new PC, set the correct permissions:

   chmod 700 ~/.ssh
   chmod 600 ~/.ssh/id_rsa
   chmod 644 ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub

4. Test the Connection:

   ssh -T git@github.com

On Windows:

1. Locate Your SSH Keys: If using Git Bash, your keys are typically in C:\Users\YourUsername\.ssh\.
2. Copy the Keys: You can copy the .ssh folder to a USB drive or use file transfer methods.
3. Paste to the New PC: On the new PC, paste the .ssh folder into C:\Users\YourUsername\.
4. Permissions: You do not need to set permissions on Windows. Just ensure your private key (id_rsa) remains secure.
5. Test the Connection:

   ssh -T git@github.com

Notes:

• Ensure Security: Keep your private key secure and do not share it.
• SSH Agent: If you use an SSH agent, you may need to add your key again on the new PC with ssh-add.
• Update Public Key: If necessary, copy the contents of id_rsa.pub and update it in your Git service account settings.