Configuring SSH

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Enabling SSH agents and forwarding

• Edit the sshlocal configueSSH config file

  $sudo vi /etc/ssh_config
  

• Enable the following options:

    Host *
     ForwardAgent yes
     ForwardX11 yes
     ForwardX11Trusted yes
     GSSAPIAuthentication yes
  

• Disclaimer: In some OS the ssh configuration file location may change please consult your OS for details.

• More information about sshSSH inand multiple OSforwarding can be found hereat SSH Forwarding guide