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Old 12-11-2013
scp without first time key generation and confirmation
Hi All,

I have setup ssh keys for a user to transfer files without password between two hosts. But still the first time scp asks for confirmation and generates a key
Due to this our jobs are failing.

Is there a way I can avoid that first time key generation and confirmation also and automate it

Thanks
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Old 12-11-2013
If you are referring to confirmation for adding host key to the host key database file, then use option: StrictHostKeyChecking to avoid user confirmation prompt:
Code:
scp -o StrictHostKeyChecking=no localfile user@host:remotefile

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Old 12-11-2013
Only First time?
this it does onyl first time is it? Later on it is a permanent change and it does not ask for confirmation?
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Old 12-11-2013
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Originally Posted by baanprog
this it does onyl first time is it? Later on it is a permanent change and it does not ask for confirmation?
You can use this option even if the host key is added. If the host key is not added, this option will help avoid the first time confirmation prompt.

So the answer to your question is: yes, the key will be updated in the file and it will not ask for confirmation anymore.
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