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The format of the file is the same for both client and server.  Is up to the user and server administrator, to set the right permissions on the file.

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titleexample client side password file
4.5.0  # this is the version number
# comment
# <user> <host> <port> <passwd>
fred machine1 3142 xydd5j
fred machine2 3142 xydd5j
fred machine3 3142 xydd5jggg

This format allows the same  file to be used for multiple servers.

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titleexample server password file
4.5.0
user1 machine1 3141 sdfrg
user2 machine1 3141 ssdft
user3 machine1 3141 ggsdsd

 

The password file for the server must contain at least one user that matches the host and port of the server, otherwise and error is issued, and server can not be started.

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