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How to make SSH use a password instead of a key
Original: Need to test password-based SSH login, or connect to a host without offering your usual key? You can... # programming #
A technical guide is circulating explaining how to force SSH to use password authentication instead of your default SSH key, useful when testing password-based logins or connecting to hosts where your usual key should not be offered. Readers in programming and devops circles are sharing it as a handy tip, particularly for beginners working with remote servers and authentication troubleshooting.
Why now: Practical SSH authentication tips are widely useful to developers and sysadmins, so the guide is being shared as a quick reference.
Evidence
- Need to test password-based SSH login, or connect to a host without offering your usual key? You can... # programming # productivity # beginners # devops # software # coding # development # engineering # inclusive # community How to Make SSH Use a Password Instead of a Key · hackaday@www.urbanmind.net · 3
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