content/authentication/troubleshooting-ssh/deleted-or-missing-ssh-keys.md

metadata

title: Deleted or missing SSH keys
intro: >-
  As a security precaution, {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %}
  automatically deletes SSH keys that haven't been used in a year.
redirect_from:
  - /articles/deleted-or-missing-ssh-keys
  - /github/authenticating-to-github/deleted-or-missing-ssh-keys
  - >-
    /github/authenticating-to-github/troubleshooting-ssh/deleted-or-missing-ssh-keys
versions:
  fpt: '*'
  ghec: '*'
topics:
  - SSH
shortTitle: Deleted or missing SSH keys

{% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} automatically deletes inactive SSH keys to help keep accounts safe, such as after someone leaves a job or loses a computer.

You can check if you haven't used an SSH key in a year by reviewing your account's security log. For more information, see AUTOTITLE.

After your inactive SSH key is deleted, you must generate a new SSH key and associate it with your account. For more information, see AUTOTITLE and AUTOTITLE.