SFTP: Invalid passphrase for key file when using ED25519 keys

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Use a ED25519 ssh key to connect without passphrase, built-in SFTP client displays the error mentioning "Invalid passphrase for key file".

Even with a ED25519 key with passphrase, entering the correct passphrase results in the same error message displayed.

(Just using an RSA key currently)

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Acode version: 1.11.1 (957) (f-droid) Android version: 14 Webview: 135.0.7049.100 (com.google.android.webview)

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I have the same error message

Does anyone know how to connect ssh using keys? It worked ssh over password but not working with keys. I have tried pasting the private key in the 'Keyfile' field and giving the path to the key but not working.

Thanks!

Hey @ragavpr,

I’ve emulated your SSH server environment using a container and tested connecting with a key file, everything works. I also tried both with and without a passphrase, and didn’t encounter any issues.

Could you please provide more details or specific steps to reproduce the problem? Alternatively, you might want to double-check your configuration settings (such as port, host, etc.) to ensure everything is correct.

Confirmed, in my case the ED25519 keys don't work either with or without a passphrase (even without a passphrase defined I get the error Invalid passphrase for key file). I've tried with the old RSA keys in PEM format and even these only work without a passphrase, so I've had to limit access to SFTP only to minimize the risks. I'm using version 11.11.6 (965).

@bajrangCoder I confirm the issue (tested on 1.11.6 - 965 Play store build).

Attached the logcat emitted by acode to the system.

In-short system err reports: Ed25519 KeyFactory not available

https://bashupload.com/ke04L/68ca44542d4ab

Yesterday, I tried Acode's setup with a plain Java program on Java 21, there ed25519 keys worked fine. Today I'll try with a blank Cordova app or maybe Running a Debugger on Acode.

@ragavpr , @LouisRed

Fixed It. Now it's working fine with ED25519 KEYS, normally like with RSA 4096 KEYS.

I'll send a build here for you to test them.

Kindly download it from the link below for testing:

https://limewire.com/d/cVMDs#V3rHLywn8f

Kindly download it from the link below for testing:

https://limewire.com/d/cVMDs#V3rHLywn8f

It stays loading... Thanks for the try.

Kindly download it from the link below for testing:

https://limewire.com/d/cVMDs#V3rHLywn8f

It stays loading... Thanks for the try.

@LouisRed, Weird. The loading should go away and connect or drop the connection (if failed) after a few mins.

If you're able to access the data directory in Android Folder. Locate com.foxdebug.acode, open it & give me the synergy.log file.

Thanks for the try.

😢 Won't leave the issue as-is after spending like three days debugging (today would be fourth incase).

Kindly download it from the link below for testing:

https://limewire.com/d/cVMDs#V3rHLywn8f

Seems to work on my machine(tm), thanks for taking the time to look into this!

ok