How do I use XQuartz with ssh on OS X?
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I've downloaded the latest stable version of XQuartz on my Snow Leopard machine, and I'm trying to make an ssh connection with X forwarding but X11 keeps opening. How can I get OS X to use XQuartz?
I had X11 installed
I downloaded and installed XQuartz
X11 is not open / running
XQuartz is open and running
I try and connect to a remote system using iTerm2: ssh user@remote -X
X11 opens. XQuartz is still open, but I doubt it is doing anything.
I also tried moving X11 to the trash but then the ssh connection will not complete, even though XQuartz is open.
I also get the two warnings which I don't understand how to fix, even after reading the ssh man page.
Warning: untrusted X11 forwarding setup failed: xauth key data not generated
Warning: No xauth data; using fake authentication data for X11 forwarding.