How to clone the Repo from GitLab (Mac)

In the tutorial we will walk through the steps to clone the class repository from GitLab

Step 1: Setting up your SSH key

First check to see if you have SSH keys

In Terminal type: ls -al ~/.ssh

Terminal with ls -al ~/.ssh typed

If you see a file called id_rsa.pub you're good!

Terminal showing file called id_rsa.pub

Next copy your SSH key

In Terminal type: pbcopy < ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub
This copys your SSH key

Terminal with pbcopy < ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub typed

Then log into your class Repo

https://upenn.bootcampcontent.com/upenn-bootcamp/upenn-phi-fsf-pt-12-2020-u-c

GitLab open with settings cirlced

Go to settings, then SSH Keys

GitLab settings open with SSH Keys cirlced

Add your SSH key to GitLab

Paste your key into the SSH feild, give it a name then click Add Key

SSH Keys tab open in GitLab with instructions for where to paste Key and Name Key

SSH Keys tab open with Key pasted and name added and Add key button circled

Step 2: Clone the Repo

Go to your Class Repo and hit the blue Clone button
Select SSH

GitLab class repo open with the Clone button and copy button circled

Go to your Terminal and type: git clone

Paste in the SSH link you just copied and press the return button

Terminal open with git clone typed and SSH link pasted