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why can't I connect to my ssh server UNLESS I enter eval "$(ssh-agent -s)" first? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by to c/linux@lemmy.ml
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I have my own ssh server (on raspberry pi 5, Ubuntu Server 23) but when I try to connect from my PC using key authentication (having password disabled), I get a blank screen. A blinking cursor.

However, once I enter the command eval "$(ssh-agent -s)" and try ssh again, I successfully login after entering my passphrase. I don't want to issue this command every time. Is that possible?

This does not occur when I have password enabled on the ssh server. Also, ideally, I want to enter my passphrase EVERYTIME I connect to my server, so ideally I don't want it to be stored in cache or something. I want the passphrase to be a lil' password so that other people can't accidentally connect to my server when they use my PC.

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[–] 3 points 2 years ago

This likely isn't helpful but it isn't meant to be a shitpost. However, I will point out this literature:

SSH, The Secure Shell: The Definitive Guide, 2nd Edition

https://github.com/manish-old/ebooks-2/blob/master/O'Reilly%20-%20SSH%20The%20Secure%20Shell%20The%20Definitive%20Guide-2.pdf

Other commenters clearly know more than me about tbs ssh, so I'll otherwise remain silent.

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