Enable enhanced logging for testing an SSH connection when adding a repository in Fisheye

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Note that this KB was created for the Data Center version of the product. Data Center KBs for non-Data-Center-specific features may also work for Server versions of the product, however they have not been tested. Support for Server* products ended on February 15th 2024. If you are running a Server product, you can visit the Atlassian Server end of support announcement to review your migration options.

*Except Fisheye and Crucible

Summary

Increase verbosity and include debug messages when using the "Test Connection" feature when adding a repository:

Solution

For the user running the application, create the following file in the .ssh folder of the user's home directory:

config

1 2 Host localhost LogLevel DEBUG3
Updated on April 8, 2025
Platform
Data Center only
Product
Fisheye Data Center
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