Git how to clone with SSH key, username

Question

I have the following and i need to clone the repository in either windows terminal command prompt or linux.

• URL: git@xxxxx.com:xxx/xxx/git

Answer 1

test ssh with GitHub to get actionable feedback.

in the command line run ssh -T git@github.com
(see https://help.github.com/articles/testing-your-ssh-connection/)

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if that works, bother with git next. but likely there will, be your issue.

to clone, THEN use git clone git@github.com:$USERNAME/$REPONAME.git