SSH: Agent

SSH agent is a background program that manages and storess SSH private keys for secure authentication, letting users connect to remote servers via SSH without repeatedly entering passphrase or password.

August 27, 2025 Β· 2 min Β· Yashwanth Rathakrishnan

SSH: Beginner's Guide

What is SSH? SSH (Secure Shell) is a protocol used to securely access and manage remote systems over insecure networks. It’s widely used to log into remote Linux/Unis servers, transfers files, and run common across multiple machines. Basic SSH Concepts SSH Client Software on your computer that initiates the connection Example: terminal, Konsole, PuTTY, & more. SSH Server The remote computer you want to access; It listens for incoming SSH request and process them accordingly. ...

August 19, 2025 Β· 4 min Β· Yashwanth Rathakrishnan