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=== Steps to Forward SSH Keys === | === Steps to Forward SSH Keys === | ||
==== Enable SSH Agent Forwarding on Your Host:==== | |||
When initiating an SSH connection to the embedded platform, use the -A option with the ssh command: | When initiating an SSH connection to the embedded platform, use the '''-A''' option with the ssh command: | ||
bash | <syntaxhighligh lang=bash> | ||
ssh -A user@embedded_platform | ssh -A user@embedded_platform | ||
</syntaxhighlight> | |||
This flag tells SSH to forward the SSH agent connection. | This flag tells SSH to forward the SSH agent connection. | ||
====Verify Connection on the Embedded Platform:==== | |||
Once logged into the embedded platform, you can verify that the SSH agent forwarding works by listing the available SSH keys with: | Once logged into the embedded platform, you can verify that the SSH agent forwarding works by listing the available SSH keys with: | ||
bash | <syntaxhighligh lang=bash> | ||
ssh-add -l | ssh-add -l | ||
</syntaxhighligh> | |||
If successful, you should see the keys from your host machine listed. | If successful, you should see the keys from your host machine listed. | ||
====Perform Operations Requiring SSH Keys:==== | |||
With SSH agent forwarding enabled, you can perform git operations or connect to other servers using the forwarded SSH keys just as you would from your host machine. | With SSH agent forwarding enabled, you can perform git operations or connect to other servers using the forwarded SSH keys just as you would from your host machine. | ||
== Conclusion == | == Conclusion == | ||
SSH agent forwarding provides a secure and convenient way to manage SSH keys, especially in environments involving shared or embedded platforms. By leveraging this technique, developers can maintain a high level of security and efficiency in their workflows. | SSH agent forwarding provides a secure and convenient way to manage SSH keys, especially in environments involving shared or embedded platforms. By leveraging this technique, developers can maintain a high level of security and efficiency in their workflows. |