How to Set Up SFTP with Sublime Text and a Key Passphrase

Are you having trouble connecting your Sublime Text editor to your remote server using SFTP due to a forgotten passphrase? This article will guide you through the process of creating and changing SSH key passphrases, as well as deleting them.

Creating a new SSH key pair may be necessary if you forget your old passphrase. Without remembering the old passphrase, it's impossible to remove the passphrase from an existing SSH key. To do so, you must provide the old passphrase before proceeding.

The `-p` option of the `ssh-keygen` command allows you to remove the passphrase for an existing SSH key by pressing Enter on your keyboard. This option also enables you to change the passphrase for an existing SSH key without having to remember the old one.

Changing Passphrase for an Existing SSH Key

To change the passphrase for an existing SSH key, run the following command after specifying the location of the SSH key:

```

ssh-keygen -p

```

You will need to enter the old passphrase for the SSH key. This is a crucial step, as without it, you won't be able to change the passphrase.

Adding Passphrase to an Existing SSH Key

If your existing SSH key does not already have a passphrase, you can add one by running the following command:

```

ssh-keygen -N

```

Replace `` with the desired new passphrase. You will be prompted to enter it twice for confirmation.

Deleting Passphrase for an Existing SSH Key

If you forget your old passphrase and need to remove it, you can use the `-p` option of the `ssh-keygen` command in combination with the Enter key on your keyboard. This will allow you to remove the passphrase from the existing SSH key without having to remember the old one.

Remember to always keep a secure record of your passphrases and SSH keys to avoid any potential issues when connecting to your remote server using Sublime Text.

Sublime text sftp passphrase for key