Resolving hanging SSH when using sshpass with a private key that has a passphrase
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Summary
Users may experience SSH hanging when using sshpass in combination with a private key that has a passphrase, for example:
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sshpass -p password ssh $user@server -v
debug1: Trying private key: /opt/atlassian/pipelines/agent/ssh/id_rsaSolution
Include the -P assphrase flag in the sshpass command. Here's an example of how to use the command:
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sshpass -p password -P assphrase ssh $user@server -vAdding the -P assphrase flag, you can prevent SSH from hanging and ensure a successful connection using the private key with a passphrase.
Updated on February 25, 2025
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