In bash, how do I input a password for a background process command?

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I'm trying to do an rsync backup from dreamhost to another host, here's the command i'd like to use: nohup rsync -e "/usr/bin/ssh" --bwlimit=2000 -av username@server.dreamhost.com:remote_directory local_directory& I'd like the process to keep running in the background and even when I disconnect. Problem is, I don't know how to put in the password when it's a background process. How do I do this?

Accepted Answer

Usually this is done by not requiring a password at all. Instead, consider configuring SSH to use a public key. There are several resources online (such as this one from dreamhost) that can help you do that.

In bash, how do I input a password for a background process command?

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