Ssh-Agent

How to add a SSH key to the SSH agent

Learn how to load and use your SSH key together with a SSH agent. This frequently asked question will explain the usage of ssh-add and ssh-agent.

SSH ProxyJump option

Learn about the SSH client option ProxyJump, that allows using a bastion host or jump server to connect to other systems.

SSH ForwardAgent option

Secure SSH connections and learn about the ForwardAgent option, the available values, relevant security risks, and how to configure it.

What is SSH agent forwarding?

The agent forwarding feature in SSH allows using your local SSH agent to be reached through an existing SSH connection. Learn when and how to use it.

How to start the SSH agent?

The OpenSSH agent helps with authentication by making SSH keys available. Learn how to start the SSH agent when it is not running on your Linux system.

What is the purpose of the SSH agent?

The SSH agent is a helper utility to temporarily store private keys when using public key authentication. Learn more about how this helps during daily tasks.

How to disable the usage of the SSH agent

The SSH agent can be used to simplify authentication. As that is not always preferred behavior, we can disable the SSH agent when authenticating.