How to clone a private repository in github into the remote server

Cloning a Private Repository into a CentOS Server

This tutorial outlines the steps to clone a private Git repository into a CentOS server.

Prerequisites

• A CentOS server
• Access to a private repository (e.g., on GitHub)

Steps

1. Install Git on CentOS

First, update your package manager and install Git:

sudo yum update
sudo yum install git

2. Set Up SSH Keys (for SSH authentication)

If using SSH for authentication, set up SSH keys:

Generate a New SSH Key

ssh-keygen -t rsa -b 4096 -C "[email protected]"
# Follow the prompts

Add Your SSH Key to the SSH-Agent

eval "$(ssh-agent -s)"
ssh-add ~/.ssh/id_rsa

Copy the SSH Key

cat ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub
# Copy the output

3. Add the SSH Key to Your GitHub Account

Steps

1. Log into your GitHub account.
2. Go to Settings > Deploy keys.
3. Click on Add Deploy key.
4. Paste your copied SSH key and add a descriptive title.
5. Click Add SSH key.

4. Clone the Repository

Navigate to the desired directory and use the git clone command:

git clone [email protected]:username/repository.git
# Replace with your repository's SSH URL

For HTTPS, replace the URL accordingly. You might be prompted to enter your credentials if it’s a private repository.

Conclusion

After these steps, you should have the private repository cloned into your CentOS server. You can now navigate to the repository’s directory and start working on it.