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Explain no feedback in typing passphrases
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erinmgraham authored Jul 16, 2024
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Expand Up @@ -199,7 +199,10 @@ Created directory '/c/Users/Vlad Dracula/.ssh'.
Enter passphrase (empty for no passphrase):
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Now, it is prompting Dracula for a passphrase. Since he is using his lab's laptop that other people sometimes have access to, he wants to create a passphrase. Be sure to use something memorable or save your passphrase somewhere, as there is no "reset my password" option.
Now, it is prompting Dracula for a passphrase. Since he is using his lab's laptop that other people sometimes have access to, he wants to create a passphrase.
Be sure to use something memorable or save your passphrase somewhere, as there is no "reset my password" option.
Note that, when typing a passphrase on a terminal, there won't be any visual feedback of your typing.
This is normal: your passphrase will be recorded even if you see nothing changing on your screen.

```output
Enter same passphrase again:
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