Hi, i would think a Expect script paired with "ssh-agent" would be the ticket IMHO.. Regards, [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Mon, 12 Jun 2000, Walgamotte, David wrote: > Is there a way to configure ssh to not require a password. > > I wish to use it in scripts that cross multiple systems. > > thanks in advance > > David -- Reuters, London, February 29, 1998: Scientists have announced discovering a meteorite which will strike the earth in March, 2028. Millions of UNIX coders expressed relief for being spared the UNIX epoch "crisis" of 2038. _______________________________________________________________________ ************** DREAMWVR.COM - TOTAL INTERNET SERVICES **************** TOTAL DESIGN - DEVELOPMENT - INTEGRATION - SECURITY - Click Here.. <http://www.dreamwvr.com/services/MAX_SEC.html>; DREAMWVR.COM - The Console of Many... 90 Topics Covered <http://www.dreamwvr.com/dynamicduo.html>; <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; ->> LINUX-MANDRAKE Solution Provider and North American Distributor<<- PRODUCT OF THE YEAR! <http://www.dreamwvr.com/mandrake/mandrake-main.html>; "===0 PGP Key Available *************** "As Unique as the Company You Keep."***************** "If anyone speaks from DREAMWVR.COM its certainly not me:-)" ________________________________________________________________________