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Hi, How do I create an SSH key (for password-less login) that does not expire? I have been using ssh-keygen but can't find a switch to set the expiry. If ...
  1. 09-24-2005 #1
    helpmhost
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    SSH key expiration



    Hi,

    How do I create an SSH key (for password-less login) that does not expire? I have been using ssh-keygen but can't find a switch to set the expiry.

    If I can't set one that doesn't expire, how do I at least change the duration before the key expires?

    Thanks.
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    Don't hold me to it, but I believe you can edit /etc/ssh/sshd_config to allow for passwordless login. Having said that, this is an extremely unwise thing to do if your box is accessible from the net.
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  3. 09-25-2005 #3
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    The keys created with ssh-keygen should not expire.
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