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services:2fa:ssh:macos [2021/03/22 11:31] deulservices:2fa:ssh:macos [2021/03/29 07:45] (current) deul
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 ======Setup key based login from MacOS====== ======Setup key based login from MacOS======
 +The procedure is very similar to the Linux procedure. So we first need to build a public/private keypair using the ssh-keygen utility:
 +{{ :services:2fa:ssh:macos1.png?600 |}}
  
 +For both question about passphrase, just hit enter (we will not be using passphrases). This will also have generated two files in your personal .ssh directory:
 +{{ :services:2fa:ssh:macos2.png?600 |}}
 +
 +The file id_ecdsa.pub must be transferred to the remote host. For this we can use ssh-copy-id:
 +
 +  $ ssh-copy-id -i ~/.ssh/id_ecdsa.pub username@remote-host
 +
 +This may produce the following message:
 +
 +  /usr/bin/ssh-copy-id: INFO: Source of key(s) to be installed: "/home/username/.ssh/id_rsa.pub"
 +  The authenticity of host 'remote-host (123.123.123.123)' can't be established.
 +  ECDSA key fingerprint is SHA256:tygMarTe3SOjTcY9HzldKThxQzsTeiYHg5JmjB2bxeg.
 +  Are you sure you want to continue connecting (yes/no)? yes
 +
 +Having confirmed the access key to remote-host, the copy operation will commence:
 +
 +  /usr/bin/ssh-copy-id: INFO: attempting to log in with the new key(s), to filter out any that are already installed
 +  /usr/bin/ssh-copy-id: INFO: 1 key(s) remain to be installed -- if you are prompted now it is to install the new keys
 +  username@remote-host's password:
 +  One-time password (OATH) for `username`: 
 +
 +Type your password (and the 2FA passcode) to actually start the file copy.
 +
 +  Number of key(s) added: 1
 +  
 +  Now try logging into the machine, with:   "ssh 'username@remote-host'"
 +  and check to make sure that only the key(s) you wanted were added.
 +
 +The passwordless/2fa codeless ssh login is now in place. 
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