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what to do if can't remember public key password
I created a new droplet and when I was doing the initial server setup it prompted me for a password, which I don't remember. Is there anything I can do in this situation?
ssh root@162.XXX.XXX.XXX
The authenticity of host '162.XXX.XXX.XXX)' can't be established.
RSA key fingerprint is 37:07:d5:0b:7b
Are you sure you want to continue connecting (yes/no)? yes
Warning: Permanently added '162.XXX.XXX.XXX' (RSA) to the list of known hosts.
root@162.XXX.XXX.XXX's password:
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