The key is already used when trying to add the SSH key in Github

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The key is already used when trying to add the SSH key in Github

One of my developers sent his SSH keys, so I can add to Github.

I get the message "The key is already in use."

How can i fix this?

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Tony Apr 23 '12 at 13:21

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If a developer wants to use different identifiers for different projects, Jasmina Atanasova writes , gives the answer: how to configure different SSH keys for different identities.

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slowhand May 28 '15 at 11:10

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Let_Me_Be · Accepted Answer · 2012-04-23T13:24:46+0000

He already has a GitHub account. Do not add the key, add its account (Admin / Collaborators).

The key is already used when trying to add the SSH key in Github

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