Launch SSH access from a remote Server error, possible caused by ssh key forwarding

Question

There is a VM ubuntu server I am using which is named vm.

I used to remotely log into it through SSH public key.

But now I need to use ssh to other servers FROM vm, ex. pushing to heroku.

There is an unexpected results for that:

When use my local console to remote control vm, use ssh push won't succeed, it complains about failed publickey.
However, when I use the vm directly (from the linux terminal), I could push with ssh without error.

My first thought would be some mis-configuration of the ssh key forwarding, any clues for me to solve this problem?

Have you tried the "-a" option for ssh from your local console, to completely disable forwarding agent? — erickzetta, Mar 6, 2012 at 15:53

Blueicefield · Accepted Answer · 2012-03-06 15:50:49Z

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You need to forward your SSH key when you connect to the machine VM :

ssh -A user@VM

answered Mar 6, 2012 at 15:50

Blueicefield

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Why should I enable key forwarding?
– steveyang
Mar 6, 2012 at 16:49
If you have the ssh key on your machine you have to use the forwarding. If there is only a password authentification on heroku thé you have to disable the forwarding with the option -a. And If you need a ssh key on VM you have to use the option -i /path/to/your.key.
– Blueicefield
Mar 6, 2012 at 22:01

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