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ssh-add - Add private key identities to the authentication agent

Overview​

The ssh-add command add private key identities to the authentication agent.

Syntax​

ssh-add [OPTIONS] [ARGUMENTS]

Basic Usage Examples​

# Basic usage
ssh-add

# Get help
ssh-add --help

# Check version
ssh-add --version

Common Options​

  • -h, --help - Display help information
  • -v, --version - Show version information
  • -V, --verbose - Enable verbose output (if supported)

Description​

The ssh-add command is part of the networking category in Linux systems. It provides essential functionality for add private key identities to the authentication agent.

Refer to the manual page (man ssh-add) for detailed information about all available options and usage patterns.

Common Use Cases​

  1. Basic Operations: Simple usage scenarios
  2. System Administration: Administrative tasks
  3. Automation: Script integration
  4. Troubleshooting: Diagnostic usage
  • Other commands in the networking category
  • System utilities for similar operations
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