Endpoints da API REST para chaves SSH do Git
Use a API REST para gerenciar chaves SSH do Git de usuários autenticados.
Sobre a administração de chaves SSH do Git
Se uma URL de solicitação não incluir um parâmetro {username}, a resposta será para o usuário conectado (e você deverá passar informações de autenticação com sua solicitação). Informações privadas adicionais, como se um usuário tem autenticação de dois fatores habilitada, são incluídas quando autenticadas por meio da Autenticação Básica ou OAuth com o user escopo.
List public SSH keys for the authenticated user
Lists the public SSH keys for the authenticated user's GitHub account.
OAuth app tokens and personal access tokens (classic) need the read:public_key scope to use this endpoint.
Fine-grained access tokens for "List public SSH keys for the authenticated user"
This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:
The fine-grained token must have the following permission set:
- "Git SSH keys" user permissions (read)
Parâmetros para "List public SSH keys for the authenticated user"
| Nome, Tipo, Descrição |
|---|
accept string Setting to |
| Nome, Tipo, Descrição |
|---|
per_page integer The number of results per page (max 100). For more information, see "Using pagination in the REST API." Padrão: |
page integer The page number of the results to fetch. For more information, see "Using pagination in the REST API." Padrão: |
HTTP response status codes for "List public SSH keys for the authenticated user"
| Status code | Descrição |
|---|---|
200 | OK |
304 | Not modified |
401 | Requires authentication |
403 | Forbidden |
404 | Resource not found |
Code samples for "List public SSH keys for the authenticated user"
Request example
curl -L \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
-H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2026-03-10" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/user/keysResponse
Status: 200[
{
"key": "2Sg8iYjAxxmI2LvUXpJjkYrMxURPc8r+dB7TJyvv1234",
"id": 2,
"url": "https://HOSTNAME/user/keys/2",
"title": "ssh-rsa AAAAB3NzaC1yc2EAAA",
"created_at": "2020-06-11T21:31:57Z",
"verified": false,
"read_only": false
},
{
"key": "2Sg8iYjAxxmI2LvUXpJjkYrMxURPc8r+dB7TJy931234",
"id": 3,
"url": "https://HOSTNAME/user/keys/3",
"title": "ssh-rsa AAAAB3NzaC1yc2EAAB",
"created_at": "2020-07-11T21:31:57Z",
"verified": false,
"read_only": false
}
]Create a public SSH key for the authenticated user
Adds a public SSH key to the authenticated user's GitHub account.
OAuth app tokens and personal access tokens (classic) need the write:public_key scope to use this endpoint.
Fine-grained access tokens for "Create a public SSH key for the authenticated user"
This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:
The fine-grained token must have the following permission set:
- "Git SSH keys" user permissions (write)
Parâmetros para "Create a public SSH key for the authenticated user"
| Nome, Tipo, Descrição |
|---|
accept string Setting to |
| Nome, Tipo, Descrição |
|---|
title string A descriptive name for the new key. |
key string ObrigatórioThe public SSH key to add to your GitHub account. |
HTTP response status codes for "Create a public SSH key for the authenticated user"
| Status code | Descrição |
|---|---|
201 | Created |
304 | Not modified |
401 | Requires authentication |
403 | Forbidden |
404 | Resource not found |
422 | Validation failed, or the endpoint has been spammed. |
Code samples for "Create a public SSH key for the authenticated user"
Request example
curl -L \
-X POST \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
-H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2026-03-10" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/user/keys \
-d '{"title":"ssh-rsa AAAAB3NzaC1yc2EAAA","key":"2Sg8iYjAxxmI2LvUXpJjkYrMxURPc8r+dB7TJyvv1234"}'Response
Status: 201{
"key": "2Sg8iYjAxxmI2LvUXpJjkYrMxURPc8r+dB7TJyvv1234",
"id": 2,
"url": "https://HOSTNAME/user/keys/2",
"title": "ssh-rsa AAAAB3NzaC1yc2EAAA",
"created_at": "2020-06-11T21:31:57Z",
"verified": false,
"read_only": false
}Get a public SSH key for the authenticated user
View extended details for a single public SSH key.
OAuth app tokens and personal access tokens (classic) need the read:public_key scope to use this endpoint.
Fine-grained access tokens for "Get a public SSH key for the authenticated user"
This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:
The fine-grained token must have the following permission set:
- "Git SSH keys" user permissions (read)
Parâmetros para "Get a public SSH key for the authenticated user"
| Nome, Tipo, Descrição |
|---|
accept string Setting to |
| Nome, Tipo, Descrição |
|---|
key_id integer ObrigatórioThe unique identifier of the key. |
HTTP response status codes for "Get a public SSH key for the authenticated user"
| Status code | Descrição |
|---|---|
200 | OK |
304 | Not modified |
401 | Requires authentication |
403 | Forbidden |
404 | Resource not found |
Code samples for "Get a public SSH key for the authenticated user"
Request example
curl -L \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
-H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2026-03-10" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/user/keys/KEY_IDResponse
Status: 200{
"key": "2Sg8iYjAxxmI2LvUXpJjkYrMxURPc8r+dB7TJyvv1234",
"id": 2,
"url": "https://HOSTNAME/user/keys/2",
"title": "ssh-rsa AAAAB3NzaC1yc2EAAA",
"created_at": "2020-06-11T21:31:57Z",
"verified": false,
"read_only": false
}Delete a public SSH key for the authenticated user
Removes a public SSH key from the authenticated user's GitHub account.
OAuth app tokens and personal access tokens (classic) need the admin:public_key scope to use this endpoint.
Fine-grained access tokens for "Delete a public SSH key for the authenticated user"
This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:
The fine-grained token must have the following permission set:
- "Git SSH keys" user permissions (write)
Parâmetros para "Delete a public SSH key for the authenticated user"
| Nome, Tipo, Descrição |
|---|
accept string Setting to |
| Nome, Tipo, Descrição |
|---|
key_id integer ObrigatórioThe unique identifier of the key. |
HTTP response status codes for "Delete a public SSH key for the authenticated user"
| Status code | Descrição |
|---|---|
204 | No Content |
304 | Not modified |
401 | Requires authentication |
403 | Forbidden |
404 | Resource not found |
Code samples for "Delete a public SSH key for the authenticated user"
Request example
curl -L \
-X DELETE \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
-H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2026-03-10" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/user/keys/KEY_IDResponse
Status: 204List public keys for a user
Lists the verified public SSH keys for a user. This is accessible by anyone.
Fine-grained access tokens for "List public keys for a user"
This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:
- GitHub App user access tokens
- GitHub App installation access tokens
- Fine-grained personal access tokens
The fine-grained token must have the following permission set:
- "Git SSH keys" user permissions (read)
This endpoint can be used without authentication or the aforementioned permissions if only public resources are requested.
Parâmetros para "List public keys for a user"
| Nome, Tipo, Descrição |
|---|
accept string Setting to |
| Nome, Tipo, Descrição |
|---|
username string ObrigatórioThe handle for the GitHub user account. |
| Nome, Tipo, Descrição |
|---|
per_page integer The number of results per page (max 100). For more information, see "Using pagination in the REST API." Padrão: |
page integer The page number of the results to fetch. For more information, see "Using pagination in the REST API." Padrão: |
HTTP response status codes for "List public keys for a user"
| Status code | Descrição |
|---|---|
200 | OK |
Code samples for "List public keys for a user"
Request example
curl -L \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
-H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2026-03-10" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/users/USERNAME/keysResponse
Status: 200[
{
"id": 1,
"key": "ssh-rsa AAA..."
}
]