1. Generate two keys.
ssh-keygen -t rsa -C"This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it."
Private keys
id_rsa is the private half of the key.
(keep this secret)
Public keys
id_rsa.pub
(give this away freely)
Note:
Files go in ... ~/.ssh/
.ssh/
id_rsa
id_rsa.pub