GitHub has added support for securing SSH Git operations using FIDO2 security keys for added protection from account takeover attempts.

When you add a security key to SSH operations, you can use these devices to protect you and your account from accidental exposure, account hijacking, or malware, GitHub security engineer Kevin ...

This key does not grant access to GitHub’s infrastructure or customer data. This change only impacts Git operations over SSH using RSA.

Learn how to create and copy SSH keys using two simple commands. SSH keys provide a secure and convenient way to authenticate remote servers.