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contribute:dev:get-a-contributor-account [2014/03/06 12:42] – [Generating a SSH key] nick | contribute:dev:get-a-contributor-account [2014/11/25 12:43] – [Apply for an account] nick | ||
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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 |
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- | ssh-keygen -t dsa | + | |
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When the command asks for the // | When the command asks for the // | ||
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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. | 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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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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