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Enable connection sharing globally or per host.

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Section: Client Config Advanced

Multiplexing in config

sshconfig
sshconfig
Host *
  ControlMaster auto
  ControlPath ~/.ssh/cm-%r@%h:%p
  ControlPersist 10m
Explanation

Enable connection sharing globally or per host.

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