I created the ssh key and correctly followed the tutorials, when it comes to the step to use Optional Step Four—Disable the Password for Root Login I get lost. Ref: https://www.digitalocean.com/community/articles/how-to-set-up-ssh-keys--2
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Did you enter a passphrase in your rsa keys when created them?? <br>if so, that what makes this happening… <br> <br>you need to re-create your rsa keys without passphrase. <br>
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