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| Note that the password is passed to PuTTY using command-line parameter ''-pw''. It is rather easy for other processes (possibly malicious) on your computer to retrieve command-line used to start PuTTY, hence to discover your password. So you should avoid using this option, unless you are confident about security of your computer. Preferred alternative approach is to use [[public_key|public key]] authentication together with [[integration_app#pageant|Pageant]] (PuTTY can use Pageant too). | Note that the password is passed to PuTTY using command-line parameter ''-pw''. It is rather easy for other processes (possibly malicious) on your computer to retrieve command-line used to start PuTTY, hence to discover your password. So you should avoid using this option, unless you are confident about security of your computer. Preferred alternative approach is to use [[public_key|public key]] authentication together with [[integration_app#pageant|Pageant]] (PuTTY can use Pageant too). | ||
| - | ===== Storing Password ===== | + | ===== [[storing_password]] Storing Password ===== |
| The least recommended method of handling passwords conveniently is to store them unprotected with your [[session_configuration#stored|stored sessions]]. | The least recommended method of handling passwords conveniently is to store them unprotected with your [[session_configuration#stored|stored sessions]]. | ||