Error adding SSH Key: "Someone has already added that key as an access key to a repository.

Question

Hi,

I added my SSH Key to a repo before adding it to my personal settings. Then I removed from repository and tried to add to Personal Settings SSH Keys, but I'm getting the message in the title.

I have seen similar issues here, but I just created this account, and have got just one repository. So not sure where the conflict key might be.

Syahrul · Answer

Hey @Francisco Gonzalez

Yes, you are right. SSH key can only be used on a single account/repositories, so if you already use it somewhere else, you can't re-use it.

The workaround is to find the SSH and remove it or re-generate a new public SSH key if you can't locate it.

Using HTTPS is also a workaround to avoid using the same SSH key.

I hope this helps.

Cheers,
Syahrul

Francisco Gonzalez_ll80w6 · Answer

Hi,

Correct me if I'm wrong, but may the issue be that I am already using this SSH Key in a different account? i.e. SSH Keys must be unique in the whole bitbucket and not per account?

In my case, I just went for HTTP url using app token.

Thank you for your reply!

Cheers

Syahrul · Answer

Hi @Francisco Gonzalez

G'Day!

Can you re-generate the SSH key for your personal account if you are not using it elsewhere? If you can't, then we may need to create a support ticket to locate the current public SSH key.

Let me know if you wish to use the current public SSH key.

Cheers,
Syahrul