Re: how to invoke SSH-ADD to read passphrase from a file

From: Richard E. Silverman (res_at_qoxp.net)
Date: 12/27/04

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    Date: 27 Dec 2004 01:23:10 -0500

    >>>>> "Javed" == Javed <kjaved@ncs.com.sg> writes:

        Javed> I tried using SSH-AGENT and SSH-ADD, it works fine, BUT SSH-ADD
        Javed> still prompts for the passphrase for the FIRST time. As said
        Javed> earlier as the whole process is supposed to be automated hence
        Javed> even for the first time it should read the password from a
        Javed> file.

        Javed> Can any one help me with the commands as to how to invoke
        Javed> SSH-ADD to read passphrase from a file. (passphrase could be a
        Javed> plain text or encrypted).

    There is no point to this: having both the encrypted key and its
    passphrase stored on disk is equivalent to simply having an plaintext
    key. Just do that, and other precautions as feasible.

    http://www.snailbook.com/faq/no-passphrase.auto.html 

    -- 
  Richard Silverman
  res@qoxp.net
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