On 23Feb2008 03:08, Timothy Murphy <gayleard@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: | When I ssh into machine B from machine A, I am asked for my password. | But when I ssh into A from B, I am not. | | In both cases, id_rsa.pub from the other machine | has been added to authorized_keys . | And I see no difference in sshd_config or ssh_config . | | So why am I asked for my password when ssh-ing into B? Examine /var/log/secure on machine B. It should shed some light on things. Also do your ssh with the -v option - you should see which authentication methods are being attempted. If your key is not being used, that will be apparent then. If it is being used but rejected, that will be apparent and the /var/log/secure file on machine B should say why. I presume you're using an ssh-agent? -- Cameron Simpson <cs@xxxxxxxxxx> DoD#743 http://www.cskk.ezoshosting.com/cs/ A Guru is not one who simply knows all the answers. Rather, a Guru is like one who walks among the mountains, and by wandering around abit, can see the horizon through long narrow canyons.