darkoperator / darkoperator/Posh-SSH

New-SFTPSession : Not able to connect for Password and Key authentication

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Description

Hello,

I am trying to create new SFTPSession = New-SFTPSession -ComputerName "Abc.com" -Credential Get-Credential -KeyFile $key -ConnectionTimeout 60 -AcceptKey
Where authentication type is Password and Public Key but it seems like it not allowing to connect and getting error : New-SSHSession : Reached authentication attempt limit for method (publickey).
I think the password here it is accepting is only for KeyPhrase password.
Is there any alternate solution to create Session for Password and key Authentication?

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Start by reproducing the New-SFTPSession command with both -Credential and -KeyFile, then inspect how New-SFTPSession passes authentication to New-SSHSession. Compare the handling of the credential password with the key passphrase. Done means identifying a working authentication path or clearly documenting the supported behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
powershell
Domain
authentication, cli
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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