Problem: Mac OS doesn't remeber ssh passphrase Solution: [[http://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/254468/macos-sierra-doesn-t-seem-to-remember-ssh-keys-between-reboots|Externer Link]] As of macOS Sierra 10.12.2 Apple added an ssh_config option called UseKeychain which allows a 'proper' resolution to the problem. Add the following to your ~/.ssh/config file: <code> Host * AddKeysToAgent yes UseKeychain yes IdentityFile ~/.ssh/id_rsa </code>