About this tag
The windows openssh tag on WindowsForum.com covers the built-in OpenSSH client and server components available in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Discussions focus on practical configuration and troubleshooting, such as setting up the OpenSSH Authentication Agent to avoid repeated Git SSH passphrase prompts. A common issue highlighted is the conflict between the Windows OpenSSH ssh.exe and the separate SSH client bundled with Git for Windows, which can prevent the agent from being used. The tag also references Microsoft documentation and GitHub guidance for Windows, making it a useful resource for IT professionals and developers managing SSH keys and secure connections on Windows systems.
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    Windows OpenSSH: Fix Git SSH Passphrase Prompts

    Windows 10 and Windows 11 can keep a Git SSH key available through the built-in OpenSSH Authentication Agent, eliminating the passphrase prompt that normally appears on every git fetch, pull, or push. The important qualification is that Git must be invoking the same Windows ssh.exe that can...