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+# Benefits of signing commits
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+Signing commits using SSH or GPG provides:
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+-  Author authentication - confirms that the commit was made by the real owner of the key.
+- Data integrity - ensures that the commit has not been modified after creation.
+- Anti-forgery protection - eliminates the possibility of falsifying the project history.
+- Verified label on GitHub - increases trust in the code and its origin.
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+GitHub keeps the signature verification forever, even if the key is later revoked or expires. SSH signature is easier to set up and can use an existing key.
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