# Over SSH

> When cloning a repository or copying the current project to an existing GIT repository using SSH for the first time, you have the option of using either Windows Credential Manager or a private key:

When cloning a repository or copying the current project to an existing GIT repository using SSH for the first time, you have the option of using either Windows Credential Manager or a private key:

![docs image](https://dev-assets.cms.uipath.com/assets/images/studio/studio-docs-image-394778-be4b5d7a.webp)

Add the **Private Key Path** and the **Password**, and then click **Open** to clone your remote GIT repository. Check out the steps detailed [here](https://help.github.com/en/github/authenticating-to-github/generating-a-new-ssh-key-and-adding-it-to-the-ssh-agent) to generate a SSH key for your GitHub repository.