From 0ed48295371e2fbf460131072fd8d8c99ad1d151 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ben Harris Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2005 12:40:51 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Mention that a common reason for keys' being rejected is dodgy permissions. [originally from svn r5274] --- doc/errors.but | 4 +++- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/errors.but b/doc/errors.but index c87c0f6b..b3898ca4 100644 --- a/doc/errors.but +++ b/doc/errors.but @@ -162,7 +162,9 @@ this user. This is almost certainly not a problem with PuTTY. If you see this type of message, the first thing you should do is check your -\e{server} configuration carefully. Also, read the PuTTY Event Log; +\e{server} configuration carefully. Common errors include having +the wrong permissions or ownership set on the public key or the +user's home directory on the server. Also, read the PuTTY Event Log; the server may have sent diagnostic messages explaining exactly what problem it had with your setup. -- 2.45.2