Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Automating your Password

If you’re like me, you’re getting really annoyed when you have to type in your password multiple times every time you want to update your source code on the svn.  Here’s the work around I found.

You’ll notice the box that pops up to ask for your password is named “plink”.  It’s part of the putty suit of ssh tools which you’ll need. they can be found here. Once you have that, you can then login to your cssgate account with putty and follow the directions here to set up a public/private key for yourself.  To download the key, you’ll need a client like WinSCP.  Once you have your private key downloaded, go to the folder you put putty in and launch pageant.exe.  You’ll notice a hat icon in your windows tray.  Right click on that, “Add Key” select your private key and you will never have to enter your password more than once again.

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