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contribute:dev:get-a-contributor-account [2014/03/06 12:40] – [SSH] nick | contribute:dev:get-a-contributor-account [2019/03/24 20:42] – [Generating a SSH key] skunnyk | ||
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SSH keys are stored in your home directory in the '' | SSH keys are stored in your home directory in the '' | ||
- | ssh-keygen -t rsa | + | ssh-keygen |
- | or | + | <note important> |
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- | ssh-keygen -t dsa | + | |
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When the command asks for the // | When the command asks for the // | ||
- | Now that you are finished generating your key pair, you will have two files: a private key and a public key. If you have accepted the default filename, they will be respectively | + | <note info> |
+ | Using a key without a passphrase is basically the same as writing down that random password. Anyone who gains access to your computer has gained access to every system you use that key with. The solution is to add a passphrase to the SSH key, for an extra layer of security. | ||
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+ | See also: [[xfce: | ||
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+ | Now that you are finished generating your key pair, you will have two files: a private key and a public key. If you have accepted the default filename, they will be respectively $HOME/ | ||
The private key **must** remain secret, do not publish it to anyone under any circumstance. | The private key **must** remain secret, do not publish it to anyone under any circumstance. | ||
The public key can be published and shall be sent when you are applying for an Xfce GIT account. | The public key can be published and shall be sent when you are applying for an Xfce GIT account. | ||
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+ | ===== Apply for an account ===== | ||
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+ | Now you are ready to apply for for an Xfce contributor account. When you register, you will need to enter your name and an e-mail address, which has to be your own. Of course, do not forget that this __email address becomes public__ (at least through Git) so you will unfortunately get some spam as a result. | ||
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+ | - Send a mail to [[accounts@xfce.org]] containing the following information: | ||
+ | - Your full name | ||
+ | - Permanent email address | ||
+ | - Requested account name ((lowercase letters a-z, the name should also be easily connectable to the full name, try to avoid nick-names)) | ||
+ | - Explanation why you think you should get an account (in English please) | ||
+ | - Attach (do not paste inline!) the public part of your passphrase protected SSH version 2 key pair (usually '' | ||
+ | - The sysadmin with reply to the email (this might take a couple of days). | ||
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