Scott Berrevoets • 3/2/2026

macOS can remember SSH passphrases

This article provides a step-by-step guide for macOS users to save SSH passphrases in the Keychain, eliminating the need to repeatedly type passwords when connecting to remote hosts. It covers verifying the native SSH version, adding private keys to Keychain with ssh-add --apple-use-keychain, configuring the SSH config file to use Keychain, and ensuring persistence across reboots by adding a command to .zshrc. The guide also notes compatibility with ed25519 keys over RSA for modern servers.

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