How do I SSH with a user password?

How to Connect via SSH

1. Open the SSH terminal on your machine and run the following command: ssh your_username@host_ip_address.
2. Type in your password and hit Enter.
3. When you are connecting to a server for the very first time, it will ask you if you want to continue connecting.

How do I change my SSH username and password?

Method

1. If you have not done so already, enable SSH. See How to enable SSH access for details.
2. Log in to your server with SSH.
3. Enter the command: passwd.
4. Type your password, then press Enter.
5. When prompted for your current UNIX password, enter your SSH password, then press Enter.
6. Retype your new password and press enter.

How do I pass a password using Windows SSH?

Windows Solution

1. Install PuTTY.
2. Press Windows-Key + R.
3. Enter putty.exe -ssh [username]@[hostname] -pw [password]

How does SSH authenticate a user?

The SSH key pair is used to authenticate the identity of a user or process that wants to access a remote system using the SSH protocol. The public key is used by both the user and the remote server to encrypt messages. On the remote server side, it is saved in a file that contains a list of all authorized public keys.

How do I know my SSH password?

Recovering your SSH key passphrase

1. In Finder, search for the Keychain Access app.
2. In Keychain Access, search for SSH.
3. Double click on the entry for your SSH key to open a new dialog box.
4. In the lower-left corner, select Show password.
5. You’ll be prompted for your administrative password.
6. Your password will be revealed.

Where are SSH passwords stored?

The /etc/passwd is the password file that stores each user account. The /etc/shadow file stores contain the password hash information for the user account and optional aging information. The /etc/group file is a text file that defines the groups on the system. There is one entry per line.

What is the difference between ssh_config and sshd_config?

sshd_config is the configuration file for the OpenSSH server. ssh_config is the configuration file for the OpenSSH client.