Start an ssh connection with putty in windows without specifying credentials every time I log in

Question

I want to start an ssh connection with putty in windows without specifying credentials every time I log in.

I want the lazy way to run an SSH without entering my super long complex password every time I log in. I know that possible solutions might defeat the purpose of having a super secure password but this might become handy in very controlled environments (self-justification).

Answer 1

Create a regular windows shortcut and add the following as target:

Z:\location\PuTTY.exe -ssh user@server -pw mysupersecurepassword

Leave empty the Start in field from Shortcut tab at Shortcut Properties dialog window.

Answer 2

You can generate an RSA private&public key pair and deposit the public key on the target machine, e.g. a router, and the private key in PuTTY. When connecting, the PC and router use the ssh key pair and you're logged in immediately. No interactive login.