Git Set Remote from GitLab

Set GitLab Remote Origin

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Now that your SSH key is added to GitLab, you can securely connect your local repository to GitLab using SSH.

Test Your SSH Connection

First, test that your SSH connection to GitLab works:

ssh -T git@gitlab.com
The authenticity of host 'gitlab.com (172.65.251.78)' can't be established.
ED25519 key fingerprint is SHA256:*******************************************.
This key is not known by any other names.
Are you sure you want to continue connecting (yes/no/[fingerprint])? yes
Warning: Permanently added 'gitlab.com' (ED25519) to the list of known hosts.
Enter passphrase for key '/Users/user/.ssh/id_ed25519':
Welcome to GitLab, @your-username!

If the last line contains your username on GitLab, you are successfully authenticated!

Get Your Repository's SSH Address

On GitLab, go to your repository and click the Clone button. Make sure SSH is selected, then copy the SSH URL (it starts with git@gitlab.com:):

Add or Update the Remote Origin

To add the remote origin (first time):

git remote add origin git@gitlab.com:your-username/your-repo.git

To update an existing remote to use SSH:

git remote set-url origin git@gitlab.com:your-username/your-repo.git