Cannot push files because key fingerprint doesn't match my saved SSH key

[hmkonz]

Problem with SSH key

I created a new SSH key and saved it to my account, deleting my old one. Now when I try to push my files to a repo, I'm getting this error:

The authenticity of host 'github.com (140.82.112.4)' can't be established.
ED25519 key fingerprint is SHA256:+DiY3wvvV6TuJJhbpZisF/zLDA0zPMSvHdkr4UvCOqU.
This key is not known by any other names
Are you sure you want to continue connecting (yes/no/[fingerprint])? n
Please type 'yes', 'no' or the fingerprint: no
Host key verification failed.
fatal: Could not read from remote repository.

Please make sure you have the correct access rights
and the repository exists.

The key fingerprint shown above does not match the SSH key I saved. How do I fix this?

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[airtower-luna]

That message is not about your key, it's about the key used to identify the GitHub server. SSH uses authentication with the host key to ensure no-one can trick you into connecting to an attacker's server instead. But SSH can't know if the host key is the right one for that server by itself, so it's asking you to check if that key is correct for github.com (or whichever other server you're connecting to).

GitHub publishes their key fingerprints here: https://docs.github.com/en/authentication/keeping-your-account-and-data-secure/githubs-ssh-key-fingerprints

Make sure the fingerprint you're seeing is one of those (depending on the key type), and accept if it is. SSH will remember that for future connection. If the key fingerprint you see is not on the list, figure out who's messing with your network.

[hmkonz]

Thank you so much for your reply! I don't remember having to accept a fingerprint before when I set up an SSH key, but anyway, the fingerprint I'm getting is on the list so I will accept it and hopefully be able to push my files to my repo. Thanks so much again!

[airtower-luna]

Glad I could help! Please don't forget to mark the answer. 🙂

[hmkonz]

Thanks for letting me know I had to do that! I assume I just click on the 'Mark as answer" button so the green checkmark shows?

[airtower-luna]

Yep, that's what I meant, thank you! 🙂

[hmkonz]

Thank you!

[Chechen34]

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[Thecyborgsarehere]

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[Thecyborgsarehere]

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[Johndot1]

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[workspace-githib]

Problem with SSH key

I created a new SSH key and saved it to my account, deleting my old one. Now when I try to push my files to a repo, I'm getting this error:

The authenticity of host 'github.com (140.82.112.4)' can't be established. ED25519 key fingerprint is SHA256:+DiY3wvvV6TuJJhbpZisF/zLDA0zPMSvHdkr4UvCOqU. This key is not known by any other names Are you sure you want to continue connecting (yes/no/[fingerprint])? n Please type 'yes', 'no' or the fingerprint: no Host key verification failed. fatal: Could not read from remote repository.

Please make sure you have the correct access rights and the repository exists.

The key fingerprint shown above does not match the SSH key I saved. How do I fix this?