ssh-add ssh-add adds, removes, or lists agent keys. Attempts to add default keys (identity, id_rsa, id_dsa) unless files specified. Asks for passphrase for any passphrase-protected keys. reegen$ ssh-add Enter passphrase for /home/reegen/.ssh/id_rsa: (passphrase) Identity added: /home/reegen/.ssh/id_rsa (My new Key) Identity added: /home/reegen/.ssh/identity (My home key) reegen$ ssh-add /path/to/passwordless/key Identity added: /path/to/passwordless/key