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Discover how to resolve the issue of Visual Studio Code (vsCode) not asking for your GitLab SSH passphrase when pushing code. Follow this guide to simplify your workflow on Windows 11.
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Introduction

If you’re using Visual Studio Code (vsCode) to push your code to GitLab and have encountered the frustrating issue of not being prompted for your SSH passphrase, you’re not alone. Although pushing via Git Bash may work seamlessly, many users experience complications with vsCode, which results in an error stating "Permission denied (publickey,keyboard-interactive)." In this post, we'll cover the reasons behind this problem and provide a clear solution to help streamline your workflow.

Understanding the Problem

When you create SSH keys, you may opt to secure them with a passphrase. While this adds an extra layer of security, it can also lead to the inconvenience of needing to enter the passphrase every time you perform specific git operations. If you’re using vsCode and it’s not prompting you for this passphrase or if you’re running into permission errors, it’s crucial to address these issues appropriately.

Common Issues

Error Message: "Permission denied (publickey,keyboard-interactive)"

No Prompt for Passphrase in vsCode

Solution: Generate a New SSH Key Without a Passphrase

The most effective solution to this issue is to regenerate your SSH key without a passphrase. Here’s how you can do that step-by-step:

Step 1: Open Git Bash

Launch Git Bash on your Windows 11 machine.

Step 2: Generate New SSH Key

Type the following command to create a new SSH key:

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Replace your_email@ example.com with your actual email address associated with your GitLab account.

When prompted, press Enter to accept the default file location and name.

Do not enter a passphrase when prompted. Simply press Enter again to leave it empty.

Step 3: Add the SSH Key to GitLab

Copy the generated SSH public key to your clipboard. You can do this by running:

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Log in to your GitLab account and navigate to Preferences SSH Keys.

Paste your SSH key into the provided field and add a relevant title for it.

Save the changes.

Step 4: Testing Your Setup

Now, go back to vsCode and try pushing your code again.

This time, you should not encounter the passphrase prompt, and the operation should complete successfully.

Conclusion

By following the steps outlined above, you should now be able to push code from Visual Studio Code to GitLab without facing the SSH passphrase prompt or permission errors. While it’s important to consider security when managing SSH keys, this approach offers a simpler workflow if frequent passphrase entries are a hassle.

Bonus Tips

If you prefer the security of using a passphrase but still want to avoid constant prompts, consider using an SSH agent like ssh-agent to cache your passphrase temporarily.

Always ensure that you're using the most up-to-date version of vsCode and Git to mitigate compatibility issues.

By adopting these practices, you’ll be able to enhance your efficiency while working with GitLab and vsCode combinations effortlessly. Happy coding!