![]() If these keys are encrypted and the passphrase is not stored in the keychain, Transmit will prompt you for the key’s passphrase when you connect to the server. If you have existing keys on disk but do not want Transmit to attempt to use them when connecting, we recommend you specify a key or password with the Server. Default id_* key files located in ~/.ssh Transmit will attempt to use any id_* keys (id_rsa, id_dsa, id_ed25519, and id_ecdsa) in your ~/.ssh directory. Passwords defined in Transmit’s connection settings The next authentication method that Transmit will try is a password specified in the Server settings. SSH Key defined in your SSH config file If the Server does not have a key associated with it in Transmit’s connection settings, Transmit will attempt to use any keys explicitly specified for the server found in your ssh config file. If your key is encrypted and you chose not to store the passphrase, you will be prompted for it when you connect. If you import an encrypted key, you will be prompted for the passphrase and it will be securely stored alongside the key in your system keychain.Īfter your key is imported, edit your Server and select the key you’d like to use for authentication. ![]() To associate an SSH key with a Server, import the key from a file on disk, or generate it right in Transmit.Īll key management is handled in the Keys tab of Transmit’s Settings menu. SSH Key defined in Transmit’s connection settings If you’re unfamiliar with how to add keys to the system agent, you can add keys directly to Transmit. SSH Keys that have been added to the system SSH agent The first authentication method attempted by Transmit are SSH keys that have been added to the system ssh-agent. Transmit 5 uses passwords and keys in a specific order depending on where they exist on your Mac. The local user on your Mac If no username is defined in your config file or in Transmit’s connection settings, Transmit will send the Shortname of the current user on your Mac by default. More Info) If your username is defined in your config file, leave the username field empty in Transmit’s connection settings. When authenticating over SFTP Transmit will attempt to find and use usernames in the following order: A username entered in Transmit’s connection settings A username manually entered and saved in one of Transmit’s server connections, or manually entered via Quick Connect A username defined in your SSH config File (Located here: ~/.ssh/config. If no other passwords/keys are found or entered, Transmit will prompt you for credentials when you attempt the connection.Default id_* key files on disk in ~/.ssh.Passwords defined in Transmit’s connection settings.SSH Key defined in your SSH config file. ![]()
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