Additional Options for 'Manage SSH Keys'

[fkatzenb]

It would be very nice to have WHM and cPanel provide an ability to add options to the keys being generated, keys being imported, and keys being authorized.

For example, I use From="xx.xx.xx.xx,xx.xx.xx.xx" before the key to allow my servers to rsync to each other without a passphrase. However I have to use SSH to manage that. I would prefer I didn't have to do that.

Thanks,
Frank

[mohit]

I am quite sure you can merge keys and then set up a cron to rsync automatically.

[fkatzenb]

I am quite sure you can merge keys and then set up a cron to rsync automatically.

I think my suggestion has been misunderstood.

If you make changes to your .ssh/authorized_keys file to include options like 'From', WHM and cPanel will show the key as unauthorized. They don't support those special options.

The 'From' is just one example. I personally use it for between specific servers and ensure because From will ensure that only specific IPs can use that key. It is great because I won't need to worry about Passphrases and scripts.

[fkatzenb]

Bump.......

[fkatzenb]

Can this thread be removed or closed? It is confusing and I am going to develop a more though suggestion.

Thanks!
Frank

[cPanelJared]

I am closing this thread per your request.

[cPanelDon]

The new, revised feature request can be found via the following forums thread: Managing SSH Keys - cPanel Forums