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# ssh-agent
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[SSH][ssh] is used to connect to remote machines. I use a systemd service to manage ssh-agent.
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## Use Cases
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ssh-agent can be used to:
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- Hold private keys
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You should not use ssh-agent if:
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- You don't set a passphrase on your SSH keys
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## Usage
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```sh
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systemctl --user enable --now ssh-agent.service
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```
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In order for ssh-agent to cache your keys, you must first add them with `ssh-add` or use `AddKeysToAgent Yes` in your `~/.ssh/config`
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[ssh]: https://www.archlinux.org/packages/core/x86_64/openssh/
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