Start an agent and export its environment variables.
Section: ssh-agent and ssh-add
Start ssh-agent in current shell
bash
bash
eval "$(ssh-agent -s)"Explanation
Start an agent and export its environment variables.
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List loaded keys
Show fingerprints of identities currently loaded in the agent.
List public keys in agent
Print public keys currently loaded in the agent.
Require confirmation before using a key
Load a key that prompts for confirmation on each use.