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Learn how to troubleshoot SSH key authentication issues on Fedora-33 when using `git` with Azure DevOps or GitHub. This guide provides step-by-step solutions to help you avoid password prompts.
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Troubleshooting SSH Keys on Fedora-33: Avoiding Password Prompts with git

When using the git command line interface (CLI) on Fedora-33, you may encounter an issue where the system prompts you for a password despite having set up an SSH key for Azure DevOps (or GitHub). This problem can be frustrating and may lead to unnecessary delays in your workflow. Fortunately, this guide will guide you through the necessary steps to fix this issue and ensure secure, password-free access to your repositories.

Introduction to the Issue

Imagine you've successfully generated an SSH key pair for your git transactions and added the public key to your Azure DevOps account. However, upon attempting to connect, you find yourself staring at a password prompt. Below is the relevant command that triggers the problem:

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Despite the correct setup, this command asks for a password. What could be wrong?

Steps Taken

Here are the steps that led up to the issue and might resonate with your experience:

Navigate to the .ssh directory:

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Generate an SSH key:

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Edit the SSH configuration file (~/.ssh/config):

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You added the following configuration snippet:

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Add the public key to Azure DevOps in the specified settings area.

Verify that permissions on .ssh and its contents are correctly set to secure your keys.

Discovering the Root Cause

Even after following the above steps meticulously, you were still prompted for a password. After troubleshooting, you’ll find the underlying issue was tied to an update in Fedora-33. Specifically, a requirement to add an additional setting in your ~/.ssh/config file, enabling the use of ssh-rsa keys.

Required Configuration Update

To resolve the password prompt issue, add the following lines to your config file:

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Key Takeaways

Understanding the Update: The PubkeyAcceptedKeyTypes setting is necessary for Fedora-33 to recognize your ssh-rsa key type.

Broad Applicability: This is not just a problem specific to Azure DevOps; GitHub users may face the same issue due to Fedora-33 updates.

Conclusion

After spending a few frustrating hours trying to resolve the password prompt issue, this insight can save you time and effort. Update your SSH configuration file with the additional settings to enhance the compatibility of your SSH keys on Fedora-33. With just a few tweaks, you'll enjoy seamless access to Azure DevOps or GitHub without needing to enter a password every time.

This resolution allows you to focus on your work rather than troubleshooting authentication issues.

Happy coding!