SSH add-on does not load when Bitbucket Server starts

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The content from this artcile has been merged into "Required plugin com.atlassian.stash.ssh-plugin has failed to start" is displayed when accessing the Bitbucket Server web interface. Please see that article for details.

Updated on April 8, 2025

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