# Private Repositories

Private repositories require SSH authentication. Valohai uses deploy keys for secure, read-only access.

### Generate SSH Key in Valohai

The easiest method is to let Valohai generate the key pair:

1. Go to **Settings** → **Repository**
2. Click **Generate SSH Key**
3. Download or copy both keys:
   * Public key (`.pub`) – Add this to your Git provider
   * Private key (`.pem`) – Paste this into Valohai

### Add Public Key to Your Git Provider

The exact steps depend on your provider:

* [GitHub](/git-integration/private-repositories/github.md)
* [GitLab](/git-integration/private-repositories/gitlab.md)
* [Azure DevOps](/git-integration/private-repositories/azure-devops.md)
* [Bitbucket](/git-integration/private-repositories/bitbucket.md)


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