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Host key verification failed

S Security Medium

🔴 Error Message

Host key verification failed MITM warning

📖 What This Means

Server key changed since last connection.

🔧 Step-by-Step Fix

  1. Remove old key: ssh-keygen -R hostname
  2. Check if server was rebuilt
  3. Verify fingerprint with admin before accepting

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