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Authentication

Kisuke uses password authentication to connect to your spaces. This guide covers how to set up and manage your authentication.

Password authentication

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Connect to your spaces using your account password.

How it works:

  1. Enter your server credentials
  2. Kisuke stores password securely in iOS Keychain
  3. Automatic authentication on reconnection
  4. Protected by Face ID/Touch ID

Setup process:

  1. Add a new space
  2. Enter your username
  3. Choose Password authentication
  4. Enter your account password
  5. Connect securely

Security features

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On-device protection

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Your passwords are protected with:

  • iOS Keychain - Apple’s secure credential storage
  • Secure Enclave - Hardware-level encryption
  • Biometric lock - Face ID or Touch ID required
  • App isolation - Other apps can’t access your passwords
  • Auto-clear - Passwords removed if app is deleted

Best practices

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Keep your connections secure:

  • Use strong, unique passwords (15+ characters)
  • Enable Face ID/Touch ID in Kisuke
  • Don’t share passwords between servers
  • Change passwords regularly
  • Use different passwords for different servers

Setting up authentication

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First connection

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When adding a new space:

  1. Tap + to add space
  2. Enter connection details
  3. Select Password for authentication
  4. Enter your password
  5. Enable Save Password (recommended)
  6. Tap Connect

Saved passwords

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Kisuke can remember your passwords:

  • Stored securely in iOS Keychain
  • Unlocked with Face ID/Touch ID
  • Never sent to third parties
  • Encrypted on device
  • Synced via iCloud Keychain (optional)

Manual entry

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For extra security, enter password each time:

  1. Don’t enable Save Password
  2. Enter password when connecting
  3. Password not stored after session
  4. Maximum security, less convenience

Managing passwords

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Update password

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When your server password changes:

  1. Open space settings
  2. Tap Update Password
  3. Enter new password
  4. Save changes
  5. Test connection

Remove saved password

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To delete a stored password:

  1. Swipe left on space
  2. Tap Edit
  3. Tap Clear Password
  4. Confirm removal

Password requirements

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Check with your server administrator for:

  • Minimum password length
  • Required character types
  • Password expiration policy
  • Account lockout settings

Troubleshooting

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Authentication failed

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Wrong password:

  • Verify password is correct
  • Check for typos or autocorrect
  • Try typing in Notes app first
  • Ensure caps lock isn’t on

Account locked:

  • Too many failed attempts
  • Contact server administrator
  • Wait for lockout period
  • Check account status

Password expired:

  • Some servers require regular changes
  • Update password on server first
  • Then update in Kisuke
  • Test new connection

Can’t save password

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Biometrics not enabled:

  1. Go to iOS Settings
  2. Enable Face ID/Touch ID
  3. Return to Kisuke
  4. Try saving again

Keychain issues:

  1. Check iOS Settings → Passwords
  2. Ensure iCloud Keychain is working
  3. Restart device if needed
  4. Contact support if persists

Server security

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For administrators:

/etc/ssh/sshd_config
PasswordAuthentication yes
PermitRootLogin no
MaxAuthTries 3
MaxSessions 10


# Enable rate limiting
LoginGraceTime 60

Additional security

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Enhance server security:

  • Fail2ban - Block repeated failed attempts
  • Non-standard ports - Change from default 22
  • IP allowlisting - Restrict access by IP
  • VPN requirement - Require VPN connection first

Privacy and security

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What Kisuke stores

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  • Username (plaintext)
  • Password (encrypted in Keychain)
  • Server address (plaintext)
  • Connection settings (plaintext)

What Kisuke doesn’t store

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  • Password in plaintext
  • Connection history details
  • Command history
  • File access logs

Data protection

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Your security is our priority:

  • All passwords encrypted
  • No cloud backup of passwords
  • No analytics on credentials
  • No third-party access
  • Complete user control

Tips for strong passwords

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Creating strong passwords

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Good passwords are:

  • Long - At least 15 characters
  • Unique - Different for each server
  • Random - No personal information
  • Mixed - Letters, numbers, symbols

Password examples

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Good passwords:

  • MyC@t$Name!sFluffyJune2024
  • Coffee#Sunrise^Beach*2024
  • B1ueM0nd@y$Start!Fresh

Avoid passwords like:

  • password123
  • admin
  • Your name or birthdate
  • Keyboard patterns (qwerty)

Next steps

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