How to set up SSH key for git on Windows 10 Ubuntu subsystem
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I'm using the ubuntu bash (subsystem) on windows 10 as my shell. I have a gitlab git repository that I cloned. When I use the git from this shell it is separate from my windows git and I'm unable to make it use my SSH key. It just keeps asking for my user/pass. Note that the SSH key is configured correctly in gitlab.
I place my id_rsa and id_rsa.pub in ~/.ssh/ (ubuntu subsystem path)
Any idea?
ssh git windows-subsystem-for-linux
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I'm using the ubuntu bash (subsystem) on windows 10 as my shell. I have a gitlab git repository that I cloned. When I use the git from this shell it is separate from my windows git and I'm unable to make it use my SSH key. It just keeps asking for my user/pass. Note that the SSH key is configured correctly in gitlab.
I place my id_rsa and id_rsa.pub in ~/.ssh/ (ubuntu subsystem path)
Any idea?
ssh git windows-subsystem-for-linux
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start the ssh-agent witheval 'ssh-agent -s'then load your key withssh-add. If files permissions and the key is setup on gitlab this should work.
– xaa
Nov 28 at 16:06
@xaa , I tried it before, but it doesn't work. By the way, ssh-add works only witheval `ssh-agent -s`and noteval 'ssh-agent -s'(different quotes char). I'm able to add id_rsa with ssh-add but git still asks for user/pass.
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I'm using the ubuntu bash (subsystem) on windows 10 as my shell. I have a gitlab git repository that I cloned. When I use the git from this shell it is separate from my windows git and I'm unable to make it use my SSH key. It just keeps asking for my user/pass. Note that the SSH key is configured correctly in gitlab.
I place my id_rsa and id_rsa.pub in ~/.ssh/ (ubuntu subsystem path)
Any idea?
ssh git windows-subsystem-for-linux
asked Nov 28 at 12:17
chef
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I'm using the ubuntu bash (subsystem) on windows 10 as my shell. I have a gitlab git repository that I cloned. When I use the git from this shell it is separate from my windows git and I'm unable to make it use my SSH key. It just keeps asking for my user/pass. Note that the SSH key is configured correctly in gitlab.
I place my id_rsa and id_rsa.pub in ~/.ssh/ (ubuntu subsystem path)
Any idea?
ssh git windows-subsystem-for-linux
ssh git windows-subsystem-for-linux
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asked Nov 28 at 12:17
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start the ssh-agent witheval 'ssh-agent -s'then load your key withssh-add. If files permissions and the key is setup on gitlab this should work.
– xaa
Nov 28 at 16:06
@xaa , I tried it before, but it doesn't work. By the way, ssh-add works only witheval `ssh-agent -s`and noteval 'ssh-agent -s'(different quotes char). I'm able to add id_rsa with ssh-add but git still asks for user/pass.
– chef
Nov 29 at 9:21
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start the ssh-agent witheval 'ssh-agent -s'then load your key withssh-add. If files permissions and the key is setup on gitlab this should work.
– xaa
Nov 28 at 16:06
@xaa , I tried it before, but it doesn't work. By the way, ssh-add works only witheval `ssh-agent -s`and noteval 'ssh-agent -s'(different quotes char). I'm able to add id_rsa with ssh-add but git still asks for user/pass.
– chef
Nov 29 at 9:21
start the ssh-agent with
eval 'ssh-agent -s' then load your key with ssh-add. If files permissions and the key is setup on gitlab this should work.– xaa
Nov 28 at 16:06
start the ssh-agent with
eval 'ssh-agent -s' then load your key with ssh-add. If files permissions and the key is setup on gitlab this should work.– xaa
Nov 28 at 16:06
@xaa , I tried it before, but it doesn't work. By the way, ssh-add works only with
eval `ssh-agent -s` and not eval 'ssh-agent -s' (different quotes char). I'm able to add id_rsa with ssh-add but git still asks for user/pass.– chef
Nov 29 at 9:21
@xaa , I tried it before, but it doesn't work. By the way, ssh-add works only with
eval `ssh-agent -s` and not eval 'ssh-agent -s' (different quotes char). I'm able to add id_rsa with ssh-add but git still asks for user/pass.– chef
Nov 29 at 9:21
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OK, I found the problem. I was using an https:// url for the origin instead of an ssh url (git@gitlab.com:...). After switching to an ssh url the ssh key was used.
To view current remotes: git remote -v
To switch a remote: git remote set-url origin git@gitlab.com:XXXXX
answered Nov 29 at 9:44
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Use this command:
ssh-copy-id username@server.domain.com
Change the user to your username, and target to your destination, so it will copy your ssh key to the target system.
edited Nov 28 at 13:01
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If I understand correctly, ssh-copy-id is for adding the key on the server. I already have the key on the server. I also have it on my device under ~/.ssh/ . The problem here is that the key on my device is not used.
– chef
Nov 28 at 14:38
Thanks @davidbaumann ! Next time I'll be more accurate!
– Peredat0r
Nov 28 at 14:38
@Chef then delete your key from the server, maybe it has some formatting problems, if you pasted it manually. this command will do the work for you. :) I had the same issue, and this command did help me out.
– Peredat0r
Nov 28 at 14:42
you can also add-v, so it will show you the authentication methods it's trying.
– davidbaumann
Nov 28 at 15:29
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OK, I found the problem. I was using an https:// url for the origin instead of an ssh url (git@gitlab.com:...). After switching to an ssh url the ssh key was used.
To view current remotes: git remote -v
To switch a remote: git remote set-url origin git@gitlab.com:XXXXX
answered Nov 29 at 9:44
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OK, I found the problem. I was using an https:// url for the origin instead of an ssh url (git@gitlab.com:...). After switching to an ssh url the ssh key was used.
To view current remotes: git remote -v
To switch a remote: git remote set-url origin git@gitlab.com:XXXXX
answered Nov 29 at 9:44
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OK, I found the problem. I was using an https:// url for the origin instead of an ssh url (git@gitlab.com:...). After switching to an ssh url the ssh key was used.
To view current remotes: git remote -v
To switch a remote: git remote set-url origin git@gitlab.com:XXXXX
answered Nov 29 at 9:44
chef
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OK, I found the problem. I was using an https:// url for the origin instead of an ssh url (git@gitlab.com:...). After switching to an ssh url the ssh key was used.
To view current remotes: git remote -v
To switch a remote: git remote set-url origin git@gitlab.com:XXXXX
answered Nov 29 at 9:44
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Use this command:
ssh-copy-id username@server.domain.com
Change the user to your username, and target to your destination, so it will copy your ssh key to the target system.
edited Nov 28 at 13:01
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answered Nov 28 at 12:52
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If I understand correctly, ssh-copy-id is for adding the key on the server. I already have the key on the server. I also have it on my device under ~/.ssh/ . The problem here is that the key on my device is not used.
– chef
Nov 28 at 14:38
Thanks @davidbaumann ! Next time I'll be more accurate!
– Peredat0r
Nov 28 at 14:38
@Chef then delete your key from the server, maybe it has some formatting problems, if you pasted it manually. this command will do the work for you. :) I had the same issue, and this command did help me out.
– Peredat0r
Nov 28 at 14:42
you can also add-v, so it will show you the authentication methods it's trying.
– davidbaumann
Nov 28 at 15:29
add a comment |
up vote
-1
down vote
Use this command:
ssh-copy-id username@server.domain.com
Change the user to your username, and target to your destination, so it will copy your ssh key to the target system.
edited Nov 28 at 13:01
davidbaumann
1,832722
answered Nov 28 at 12:52
Peredat0r
1
If I understand correctly, ssh-copy-id is for adding the key on the server. I already have the key on the server. I also have it on my device under ~/.ssh/ . The problem here is that the key on my device is not used.
– chef
Nov 28 at 14:38
Thanks @davidbaumann ! Next time I'll be more accurate!
– Peredat0r
Nov 28 at 14:38
@Chef then delete your key from the server, maybe it has some formatting problems, if you pasted it manually. this command will do the work for you. :) I had the same issue, and this command did help me out.
– Peredat0r
Nov 28 at 14:42
you can also add-v, so it will show you the authentication methods it's trying.
– davidbaumann
Nov 28 at 15:29
add a comment |
up vote
-1
down vote
up vote
-1
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Use this command:
ssh-copy-id username@server.domain.com
Change the user to your username, and target to your destination, so it will copy your ssh key to the target system.
edited Nov 28 at 13:01
davidbaumann
1,832722
answered Nov 28 at 12:52
Peredat0r
1
Use this command:
ssh-copy-id username@server.domain.com
Change the user to your username, and target to your destination, so it will copy your ssh key to the target system.
edited Nov 28 at 13:01
davidbaumann
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answered Nov 28 at 12:52
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davidbaumann
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If I understand correctly, ssh-copy-id is for adding the key on the server. I already have the key on the server. I also have it on my device under ~/.ssh/ . The problem here is that the key on my device is not used.
– chef
Nov 28 at 14:38
Thanks @davidbaumann ! Next time I'll be more accurate!
– Peredat0r
Nov 28 at 14:38
@Chef then delete your key from the server, maybe it has some formatting problems, if you pasted it manually. this command will do the work for you. :) I had the same issue, and this command did help me out.
– Peredat0r
Nov 28 at 14:42
you can also add-v, so it will show you the authentication methods it's trying.
– davidbaumann
Nov 28 at 15:29
add a comment |
If I understand correctly, ssh-copy-id is for adding the key on the server. I already have the key on the server. I also have it on my device under ~/.ssh/ . The problem here is that the key on my device is not used.
– chef
Nov 28 at 14:38
Thanks @davidbaumann ! Next time I'll be more accurate!
– Peredat0r
Nov 28 at 14:38
@Chef then delete your key from the server, maybe it has some formatting problems, if you pasted it manually. this command will do the work for you. :) I had the same issue, and this command did help me out.
– Peredat0r
Nov 28 at 14:42
you can also add-v, so it will show you the authentication methods it's trying.
– davidbaumann
Nov 28 at 15:29
If I understand correctly, ssh-copy-id is for adding the key on the server. I already have the key on the server. I also have it on my device under ~/.ssh/ . The problem here is that the key on my device is not used.
– chef
Nov 28 at 14:38
If I understand correctly, ssh-copy-id is for adding the key on the server. I already have the key on the server. I also have it on my device under ~/.ssh/ . The problem here is that the key on my device is not used.
– chef
Nov 28 at 14:38
Thanks @davidbaumann ! Next time I'll be more accurate!
– Peredat0r
Nov 28 at 14:38
Thanks @davidbaumann ! Next time I'll be more accurate!
– Peredat0r
Nov 28 at 14:38
@Chef then delete your key from the server, maybe it has some formatting problems, if you pasted it manually. this command will do the work for you. :) I had the same issue, and this command did help me out.
– Peredat0r
Nov 28 at 14:42
@Chef then delete your key from the server, maybe it has some formatting problems, if you pasted it manually. this command will do the work for you. :) I had the same issue, and this command did help me out.
– Peredat0r
Nov 28 at 14:42
you can also add
-v, so it will show you the authentication methods it's trying.– davidbaumann
Nov 28 at 15:29
you can also add
-v, so it will show you the authentication methods it's trying.– davidbaumann
Nov 28 at 15:29
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start the ssh-agent with
eval 'ssh-agent -s'then load your key withssh-add. If files permissions and the key is setup on gitlab this should work.– xaa
Nov 28 at 16:06
@xaa , I tried it before, but it doesn't work. By the way, ssh-add works only with
eval `ssh-agent -s`and noteval 'ssh-agent -s'(different quotes char). I'm able to add id_rsa with ssh-add but git still asks for user/pass.– chef
Nov 29 at 9:21