Summary
SSH keys can be managed using a variety of methods, such as setting the -i option, PreferredAuthentications, PasswordAuthentication, PubkeyAuthentication, and IdentitiesOnly.
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Additionally, the sshd_config file can be used to configure MaxAuthTries to ensure that the client attempts to authenticate with each method and each key.
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SSH keys can also be stored in a keychain, a keymanager, or a ssh-keymanager to automate adding and storing keys.
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Furthermore, it is possible to set up a Git repository with a different public and ssh key
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, and modify the ssh config file to troubleshoot common issues.
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Summary
When generating an SSH key pair, the utility selects a file based on command-line options, a per-host basis in the configuration file, or program defaults. The ssh man page explains the steps used to determine which key or other method is used, including setting the -i option, PreferredAuthentications, PasswordAuthentication, PubkeyAuthentication, and IdentitiesOnly. Additionally, the sshd_config file can configure MaxAuthTries to ensure that the client attempts to authenticate with each method and each key until the user is disconnected from the server before getting to the final method of prompting for a password.
How to manage multiple SSH key pairs | Enable Sysadmin
redhat.com
Summary
Ssh is a secure protocol used to connect to a remote server. It involves creating a key using the ssh-keygen utility, copying it to the remote server, and managing multiple keys. Additionally, there are ways to manage multiple keys and make ssh-ing into a machine easier.
How to create ssh keys and manage multiple keys – clubmate.fi
clubmate.fi
Summary
This article provides an overview of SSH key management, including how to use a keychain, a keymanager, and a ssh-keymanager to automate adding and storing keys. It also explains how to use a keychain to store password-protected SSH keys, and how to use a keychain to store keys in a keychain. Finally, it provides tips on how to use a keychain to store SSH keys in a secure way.
How to Manage Multiple SSH Keys
freecodecamp.org
Summary
This article provides instructions on how to set up a Git repository with a different public and ssh key, as well as how to modify the ssh config file. It also provides tips on how to troubleshoot common issues with the ssh configuration, such as not being able to access certain repositories or having the key not match the config file. Finally, it provides a link to a GitHub repository with a different public and ssh key, as well as a link to a GitHub repository with a different public and ssh key.
Multiple SSH keys for different github accounts · GitHub
github.com
The private key is kept on the computer you log in from, while the public key is stored on the .ssh/authorized_keys file on all the computers you want to log ...
SSH/OpenSSH/Keys - Community Help Wiki
ubuntu.com
Many Git servers authenticate using SSH public keys. In order to provide a public key, each user in your system must generate one if they don’t already have ...
Git - Generating Your SSH Public Key
git-scm.com
