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you have both DSA and RSA key pairs configured, you will be prompted for both. From this point
on, you should not be prompted for a password by ssh, scp, or sftp.
18.7.3.5. Configuring ssh-agent
The ssh-agent can be used to store your passphrase so that you do not have to enter it each time
you make a ssh or scp connection. If you are not running the X Window System, follow these steps
from a shell prompt. If you are running GNOME but you do not want to configure it to prompt you for
your passphrase when you log in (refer to
procedure will work in a terminal window, such as an XTerm. If you are running X but not GNOME, this
procedure will work in a terminal window. However, your passphrase will only be remembered for that
terminal window; it is not a global setting.
1. At a shell prompt, type the following command:
exec /usr/bin/ssh-agent $SHELL
2. Then type the command:
ssh-add
and enter your passphrase(s). If you have more than one key pair configured, you will be
prompted for each one.
3. When you log out, your passphrase(s) will be forgotten. You must execute these two commands
each time you log in to a virtual console or open a terminal window.

18.8. Additional Resources

The OpenSSH and OpenSSL projects are in constant development, and the most up-to-date
information for them is available from their websites. The man pages for OpenSSH and OpenSSL
tools are also good sources of detailed information.

18.8.1. Installed Documentation

• The ssh, scp, sftp, sshd, and ssh-keygen man pages — These man pages include information
on how to use these commands as well as all the parameters that can be used with them.

18.8.2. Useful Websites

http://www.openssh.com/
•
a more technical explanation of the security features.
http://www.openssl.org/
•
goal.
http://www.freesshd.com/
•
Section 18.7.3.4, "Configuring ssh-agent with a
— The OpenSSH FAQ page, bug reports, mailing lists, project goals, and
— The OpenSSL FAQ page, mailing lists, and a description of the project
— SSH client software for other platforms.
Additional Resources
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