Unable to use key-based authentication when connecting from iPad to Pi

[MagikMarkerz]

Hi there.  I’m new to the NoMachine app and it seems interesting, and like it will fit what I’m trying to do with my project.

Right now, I’m able to use my iPad (Mini5) to connect to my Raspberry Pi (4) running NoMachine if I allow password-based authentication.  However, as a personal rule, I don’t allow password-based authentication to stay on my devices when key-based options are available.  I’ve been trying to get my iPad to use key-based authentication, but keep running into the error ‘Authentication failed, please try again’.

I just reinstalled Raspbian today and installed NoMachine fresh on both the Pi and the iPad, so I’m on the latest free version of both.

I found a thread that pointed me to this guide that looked like it would solve my problem, but did not.  I’ve tried connecting with the option to import the private key to the connection file both enabled and disabled, getting the same result.

Please let me know what information you need from me and how to procure that.  Any assistance is appreciated.

Thanks.

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