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When pushing a bzr repo to another server, I need to type an openSSH password.

After I typed it, an openSSH popup appears, and requires the password again.

Any way to avoid this?

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The thing is, that even with an SSH key, if you put a passcode on the ssh key you use, it'll require you to enter your passcode to unlock the key once during your login session (unless otherwise configured). This is a security measure that some people enable so that others cant utilize their system nor their SSH key on their own system.

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In order to fix this, you'd need to edit your SSH key (if you use one) so that it does not require a passcode, and seahorse (the GUI for key management and things) will help you do that. I strongly recommend you don't remove your passcode from your SSH key (if that IS the thing that's causing the popups, and I'm pretty sure it is)

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@EvilPhoenix: The way I read the question, it's likely the user does not have a key at all. – Mikel Mar 17 '11 at 3:34
@Mikel: no need to comment about your interpretation after posting your answer, I can clearly see your interpretation of their question through your answer. – The Lord of Time Mar 17 '11 at 3:38
@Mikel: EvilPhoenix is correct, actually. – RolandiXor♦ Apr 15 '11 at 2:34
@Roland Taylor: My answer was directed to the Adam Matan; my comment was directed to EvilPhoenix. I think this is the logical thing to do. – Mikel Apr 15 '11 at 2:47
@Mikel: nvm lol... – RolandiXor♦ Apr 15 '11 at 2:49
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By saying "password", I assume this means you don't have an SSH key.

The easiest way to make this work:

  1. Open a terminal window and run ssh-keygen
  2. Accept the default location
  3. Enter a password or passphrase twice (passphrase is like a password, but can contain spaces)
  4. Run ssh-copy-id OTHERSERVER and enter your password
  5. Run ssh OTHERSERVER

Now, it should ask you for the passphrase you typed.

After that, gnome-keyring-daemon or ssh-agent will remember your passphrase until you log out.

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You may find GPG Agent useful - see Tips and Tricks page on Ubuntu Community Help

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How does it solve the popup problem? – Adam Matan Feb 14 '11 at 15:51
The popup will appear only once - to unlock the key - and the key will be used up to 24 hours or before the log off – Vadim Rutkovsky Feb 14 '11 at 19:21
Why should it interfere with my commandline anyway? – Adam Matan Mar 3 '11 at 16:10
If you're using a regular password, it will prompt every time. You need to use public key authentication, and gpg-agent so SSH can get at the stored key. In general, pubic keys are strongly preferred. – geekosaur Mar 16 '11 at 21:36
How will gpg-agent help with SSH? Do you mean ssh-agent? – Mikel Mar 17 '11 at 3:29

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