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Old 04-17-2011
SCP command end with Host Key not found in database
Hi,
I'm trying to copy a file from one server to remote server using SCP command. Below is the command i tried and got host key not found in database errror.

scp sendfile.txt Remoteserver:/home/xxxx/.

Error Message:
Host key not found from database
Key fingerprint:
xokin-pumap-tifak-vatal-mukup-cisyk-penuf-dykes-hahuz-kisir-hexax
You can get a public key's fingerprint by running
%ssh-keygen -F Publickey.pub
on the keyfile
Are you sure you want to continue connecting (yes/no) ?

Please help me to fix this issue!

Thanks in advance,
Vasanth.
Last edited by skcvasanth; 04-18-2011 at 12:46 AM..
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Old 04-18-2011
you will need to save the hostkey file first.
First do a simple "ssh <servername>"
it will ask you the above question you posted to save the file - type in "save"/"yes" whatever it asks.
Once you save the hostkey, you will be able to do the ssh/scp without that question being asked.

---------- Post updated at 09:31 AM ---------- Previous update was at 09:28 AM ----------

Also for passwordless authentication see here
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Old 04-18-2011
Good Explanation

Thanks friend
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