Using ssh with public key authentication, AgentForward, and keychain. Anthony Pell 1 min read Dec 02, 2004 This page collects into one place the essential steps needed to generate a private/public key pair and use ssh to connect to remote hosts without having to enter your password or passphrase more than once per boot of your trusted workstation. Using ssh with public key authentication, AgentForward, and keychain. Prev: LIDS Project Next: IDS: Protecting Your Networks from Attacks