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ssh-copy-id for Mac

Add a public key to a remote machine's authorized_keys file

Quick answer: ssh-copy-id is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install ssh-copy-id. It is distributed under the SSH-OpenSSH licence. It has 1,165 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What ssh-copy-id is

ssh-copy-id is a command-line tool for macOS: add a public key to a remote machine's authorized_keys file.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the SSH-OpenSSH licence.

How to install ssh-copy-id

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install ssh-copy-id.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install ssh-copy-id on Mac?

Run brew install ssh-copy-id in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is ssh-copy-id open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the SSH-OpenSSH licence.

Does ssh-copy-id run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is ssh-copy-id?

It was installed 1,165 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #947 in this catalogue.

What version of ssh-copy-id is current?

The latest packaged version is 10.6p1.