sshconfig-lint

Missing IdentityFile

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errorChecked by the CLIMISSING_IDENTITY

An IdentityFile path does not exist on the local machine.

Why it matters

SSH cannot use a private key that was moved, renamed, or deleted.

How to fix it

Check the path with ls or test -f, then point IdentityFile at the existing private key. If the key was intentionally removed, delete the directive; if it was restored, keep its permissions restricted to the owner.

Before and after

What is wrong

Host production  IdentityFile ~/.ssh/id_removed

Corrected configuration

Host production  IdentityFile ~/.ssh/id_ed25519