Issue
I copied identities id_rsa from an old computer to a new one, both running the same version of Debian. When I do ssh-add I get:
Could not add identity xxx: agent refused operation
Why?
Solution
Your ssh-agent is not running or ssh-add can not connect to it via SSH_AUTH_SOCK.
Answered By - Ente Answer Checked By - Mildred Charles (WPSolving Admin)