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How can I save my passphrase for an SSH server in PuTTY?
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I'm logging into a server that I own with PuTTY on Windows. Is there any way that I can save the passphrase for my private key (like I can in the Keychain on my Mac)?
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You can store the passphrase for your private key, for the current session, using Pageant, PuTTY's SSH agent: Double-click on your private-key file. Enter the password. Optional: For servers you trust, enable agent forwarding in Connection → SSH → A…
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