I tried added a key file and even a password txt but both lead to it still asking for me to type in the password.

Is it because the drive is encrypted? I tried placing the files at /, /boot, /root, /etc

Edit1: I’ve tried to install dropbear and give it ssh keys. I will try to reboot in the morning and see what happens

Edit2: signing in via ssh just says port 22 rejected not working :(

Edit3: neither dropbear for ssh or keyfile worked. I give up.

  • Kairos
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    3 hours ago

    You have systemd right?

    The process is, to simplify:

    1. Generate a keyfile. You should make sure to chmod 600 it. Or better yet keep it in a folder.
    2. Add this keyfile to the LUKS container. You should make sure to test it.
    3. Edit /etc/crypttab to include a line to auto-unlock the LUKS container by UUID. You will also specify a logical name, which will mount the block device at /dev/mapper/<logicalname>
    4. Edit /etc/fstab to auto mount /dev/mapper/<logicalname> at /path/to/mountpoint

    On startup, systemd will read these files and dynamically create a service for it.