Windows ssh password in command line

I need to execute ssh from windows command line by providing password in a non interactive manner. I could implement the key based authentication and able to execute the ssh commands just like

ssh <user>@<host> <command>

Is there any commands like

ssh <user>@<host> -P <password> <command>

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I don’t know if it is feasible. However, there can be some work around for the same. Throw me some ideas to accomplish the same.

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asked Aug 25, 2012 at 0:50

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The sshpass utility is meant for exactly this. First, install sshpass by typing this command:

sudo apt-get install sshpass

Then prepend your ssh/scp command with

sshpass -p '<password>' <ssh/scp command>

This program is easiest to install when using Linux.

User should consider using SSH’s more secure public key authentication (with the ssh command) instead.

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answered Jan 23, 2013 at 21:53

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What about this expect script?

#!/usr/bin/expect -f
spawn ssh root@myhost
expect -exact "root@myhost's password: "
send -- "mypassword\r"
interact

answered Sep 8, 2014 at 13:01

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Windows Solution

  1. Install PuTTY
  2. Press Windows-Key + R
  3. Enter putty.exe -ssh [username]@[hostname] -pw [password]

answered Jul 9, 2018 at 11:37

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PowerShell solution

Using Posh-SSH:

New-SSHSession -ComputerName 0.0.0.0 -Credential $cred | Out-Null
Invoke-SSHCommand -SessionId 1 -Command "nohup sleep 5 >> abs.log &" | Out-Null

answered Mar 8, 2019 at 4:06

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This post is a valid solution for your issue.

  1. Install PuTTY on your Windows Machine
  2. Execute ‘plink your_username@yourhost -pw your_password’

If you use the Windows Terminal and you want your shell to log into a remote machine when opening a new tab, you may configure the command line params (Settings -> Shell -> Command line):

C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps\Microsoft.PowerShell.ID\pwsh.exe
-Command "plink [email protected] -pw PASSWORD"

answered Nov 7, 2021 at 20:34

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I agree with @Owain Esau, but I suggest using sshsessions module

try{
    import-module sshsessions -ea stop
    $continue =  $true
    }
catch{
    $continue =  $false
    }

[string][ValidateNotNullOrEmpty()]$ComputerName = 'cvmbox-cmx.mydomx.com'   
[string][ValidateNotNullOrEmpty()]$username = "root"
[string][ValidateNotNullOrEmpty()]$password = 'Super$ecretP@ssw0rd'
$securePassword = ConvertTo-SecureString -String $password -AsPlainText -Force
$credential = New-Object -TypeName System.Management.Automation.PSCredential -ArgumentList $username,$securePassword

function Nu-Connect($Credentials, $computerName) {
    remove-SshSession -RemoveAll -WarningAction SilentlyContinue
    $varsession = New-SshSession -ComputerName $computerName -Credential $Credentials
    $IsConnected = Get-SSHSession
    Write-Output "Connected to $($IsConnected.computername)"     
    return $varsession
}
if($continue){
    Nu-Connect -ComputerName $ComputerName -Credentials $credential

    $command = "df"
    $df = (Get-SshSession -ComputerName $ComputerName | Invoke-SshCommand -Command $command -Quiet).result 
    $df
}
else {
    write-host "SSH module not found in Host : $($env:computername)"
    }

answered Mar 7 at 13:11

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Introduction

Before we begin talking about how to use SSH command with password in single line, let’s briefly understand – What is SSH command?

SSH (Secure Shell) command is a widely used networking protocol that enables secure remote access and control of computers and servers. It allows users to establish a secure encrypted connection over an unsecured network, like the internet.

By using SSH, users can securely log into remote systems, execute commands, transfer files, and manage network services. SSH command provides a reliable and secure way to access and manage remote machines, making it essential for administrators and developers working with remote servers.

In this tutorial, you will use the SSH command with a password in a single line.

Advantages of SSH Command

  1. Secure Remote Access: SSH provides encrypted communication, safeguarding data during remote access to servers.
  2. Authentication: SSH uses public-key cryptography and passwords to authenticate users, ensuring secure access to remote systems.
  3. Encrypted Data Transfer: All data transmitted through SSH is encrypted, protecting it from potential eavesdropping or manipulation.
  4. Port Forwarding: SSH allows forwarding of network connections, enabling secure access to services running on remote servers.
  5. Platform Independence: SSH is available on multiple operating systems, allowing users to connect to and manage diverse remote systems easily.

What’s the point, though?

There may be a lot of factors at play, such as the need to access a server, the need to execute a command from an automatic script using crontab, the desire to be lazy, etc.

Whatever the situation, it is undeniable that THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST UNSAFE WAYS TO ACCESS SERVERS since the instructions are recorded in history and the passwords may also be seen in a script, which means you are giving away the login and password to anyone with access to the system.

Without having to enter a login and password, there are alternative safe ways to SSH server securely.

SSH keys can be used for that, and we don’t need to enter any usernames or passwords because public/private ssh keys allow a server to authenticate the server credentials using certificates (though we can use pass-phrase also for certificates). Refer to this tutorial to set passwordless ssh authentication.

Even so, read on if you need to use a one-liner command to use the ssh command with the password. We’ll go over two different approaches to using the single-line ssh command with a password.

Use the SSHPASS Command

The excellent Linux program sshpass offers a straightforward method of non-interactive ssh login and will enter the ssh password for you. This must be installed on our system:

For Ubuntu

sudo apt install sshpass

For CentOS/RHEL

The EPEL repository contains the SSHPASS command, so we must first install that.

yum install epel-release

After installation, execute the next command:

yum install sshpass

Using the sshpass command, let’s examine how to utilize the ssh command with a password.

sshpass -p “ENTER PASSWORD HERE” ssh [email protected]

Here’s an example:

ssh -p “MY@Password”  ssh [email protected]

As you can see, we utilized the sshpass command’s option p to provide the password in this instance. But what if we need to access ssh on a server using a specific port? Here is another example of that.

ssh -p “MY@Password”  ssh -p 2222 [email protected]

The fundamental format for sshpass is to use the sshpass command, then the option for sshpass, and then the ssh command as usual.

Now, let’s talk about the second approach.

Use the EXPECT Command

Another crucial command that can be used to ssh with a password is expect command. Run the following command to install the EXPECT command on your Linux systems:

On Ubuntu

sudo apt install expect

On CentOS/RHEL

The EPEL repository contains the Expect command, so we must first install that.

yum install epel-release

Run the following command to set up the expect command on your system once it has been installed:

yum install expect

The one-liner command to use expect to ssh is:

expect -c 'spawn ssh [email protected] ; expect "password:"; send "MY@Password\r"; interact'

So let’s briefly explain this.

  • -c prefaces a command to be executed before any other command when used with the expect command.
  • Expect «password:» to search for the password prompt.
  • When prompted, sending «MY@Password\r» will transmit the password (add \r after you enter your password)

Additionally, a script might use this, for instance:

#!/usr/bin/expect -f

spawn ssh [email protected]

expect "password:"

send "MY@Password\r"

interact

FAQs to Use SSH Command with Password in Single Line

Is it secure to use SSH with a password in a single line?

Using SSH with a password in a single line is not recommended as it can expose the password in command history. It is more secure to use public-key authentication or SSH keys.

Can I automate SSH login with a password in a single line?

Yes, you can automate SSH login by writing a script that includes the SSH command with a password in a single line. However, be cautious with security implications and consider other authentication methods.

How can I specify the SSH port when using a password in a single line?

To specify the SSH port, use the -p flag followed by the port number in the SSH command with a password in a single line, like this: sshpass -p 'your_password' ssh -p port user@host.

What if my password contains special characters when using SSH in a single line?

If your password contains special characters, you might need to escape or quote them properly. Enclose the password in single quotes (») or use backslashes (/) to escape special characters.

Are there any alternatives to using passwords with SSH in a single line?

Yes, an alternative is to use public-key authentication with SSH, which provides stronger security and convenience without requiring passwords in the command line.

Can I store the password securely and avoid typing it in the command line?

Yes, you can use SSH key pairs instead of passwords. Generate a key pair, add the public key to the remote server, and use the private key for authentication.

Is it possible to use SSH with a password in a single line on Windows?

Yes, you can use tools like PuTTY or Plink on Windows to achieve the same functionality. Refer to their documentation for instructions on using passwords in a single line.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you used SSH Command with Password in Single Line 🙌.

If you have any queries, please leave a comment 👇, and we’ll be happy to respond to them.

Here’s a solution that uses clarkwang/passh. It works on macOS (tested on 13.4.1) as well as Linux, FreeBSD, OpenWRT and some others.

Download & compile

Precompiled binaries don’t exist at this time, but just a few commands get it installed:

git clone https://github.com/clarkwang/passh && cd passh
cc -o passh passh.c
cp passh /usr/local/bin

Use

passh -c1 -C -t10 -T -p hunter2 ssh -t user@host 'echo $HOSTNAME'

Options explained

  • -c1 only make 1 attempt at password login
  • -C exit if password login fails
  • -t10 means timeout after 10 seconds
  • -T exit if timeout occurs
  • -p specifies the password to input

Other options

expect

Here’s an answer that uses expect. I prefer passh because it doesn’t require a HEREDOC or separate script, and works on embedded platforms like OpenWRT that don’t always ship with expect.

sshpass

sshpass was removed from Homebrew, and is a bit convoluted to install on macOS now. The passh author has also documented some details explaining why it’s broken at passh/sshpass-broken.md.

Solution 1

PuTTY’s plink has a command-line argument for a password. Some other suggestions have been made in the answers to this question: using Expect (which is available for Windows), or writing a launcher in Python with Paramiko.

Solution 2

The sshpass utility is meant for exactly this. First, install sshpass by typing this command:

sudo apt-get install sshpass

Then prepend your ssh/scp command with

sshpass -p '<password>' <ssh/scp command>

This program is easiest to install when using Linux.

User should consider using SSH’s more secure public key authentication (with the ssh command) instead.

Solution 3

What about this expect script?

#!/usr/bin/expect -f
spawn ssh root@myhost
expect -exact "root@myhost's password: "
send -- "mypassword\r"
interact

Solution 4

Windows Solution

  1. Install PuTTY
  2. Press Windows-Key + R
  3. Enter putty.exe -ssh [username]@[hostname] -pw [password]

Solution 5

PowerShell solution

Using Posh-SSH:

New-SSHSession -ComputerName 0.0.0.0 -Credential $cred | Out-Null
Invoke-SSHCommand -SessionId 1 -Command "nohup sleep 5 >> abs.log &" | Out-Null

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Comments

  • I need to execute ssh from windows command line by providing password in a non interactive manner. I could implement the key based authentication and able to execute the ssh commands just like

    ssh <user>@<host> <command>
    

    Is there any commands like

    ssh <user>@<host> -P <password> <command>
    

    enter image description here

    I don’t know if it is feasible. However, there can be some work around for the same. Throw me some ideas to accomplish the same.

    • Using key-based authentication is a much better idea.

    • Yeah i have a requirement for password based authentication too.

    • @GregInozemtsev while that the case, sometimes the need arises for a quick-and-dirty script to do something like this, especially in a testing or other environment where pure security isn’t required.

    • I don’t figure out why is missing that basic option. I was looking for -pw superputty (putty) command :( I guess i will move to ssh keys instead.

  • Not entirely sure how a linux utility (that can be make’d for Cygwin, but that is a whole different level of sysadmining) gets 64 up-votes… and Plink which does exactly what the OP asked and doesn’t require any additional work (and is probably already installed on their system in the first place) gets 1. I tend to trust Stack on these things, so if there is a good reason to jump through the generally annoying and occasionally maddening hoops of make… er… I am genuinely curious why it got so much love.

  • Because the title does not include «windows» and it shows high in the list when search for this for Linux/Unix/Mac. So, answering this question here saves time.

  • It sure saved me time. On OS X, you can’t get this with Homebrew except from an unofficial repo, which is easy to find.

  • Worked great in Mac OS X. I installed sshpass via sudo port install sshpass. Though, if there is a problem logging in due to something else, sshpass tended to fail silently (no error message). So debug the command without sshpass first; then add sshpass -p blah (etc.).

  • You should be aware that executed shell commands get stored (for example in ‘.bash_history’) ..

  • It says I do not have the expect script

  • Anish — The author asked for windows, you gave option for linux.

  • expect is notoriously underrated!

  • In order to run sshpass in Linux CentOS you must yum -y install epel-release and then yum -y install sshpass

  • @arka.b, As Frobbit said, this shows high in the search results for «specify password in ssh command» for example, and the OP didn’t state for a Windows answer.

  • @Benjamin Then prepend a space to a command, it won’t be stored then.

  • Only works with PowerShell 6 (not Core versions)

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