GitHub error - "ssh_exchange_identification: read: Connection reset by peer"

Question

I just generated ssh keys in my Git Bash for an app I want to push to GitHub. I added the agent and agent identity, copied the key and created a new SSH Key in my GitHub account. When I try to run $ssh -T [email protected] I get an error message that says "ssh_exchange_identification: read: Connection reset by peer". I have seen this questioned posed before but not directly in relation to GitHub (correct me if I am wrong). I see my id_ras and id_rsa.pub files in my User\.ssh folder. What could be the problem causing this error message? Note: I am running this inside my office and wonder if this could be caused by the office network firewall?

Answer 1

First ssh -T [email protected] would not work
ssh -T [email protected] would

Second, if you have any proxy/firewall in your office, outgoing ssh connection should be blocked.
Using an https URL (with credential caching) is your best option.