I think it probably makes sense to change the manual page. After all, if there's already (e.g.) a .ssh directory with the wrong modes, ssh-copy- id won't be able to log in to copy the key over! It only makes sense to worry about this when creating these entries to start with.
** Changed in: openssh (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided => Medium Status: New => Triaged -- ssh-copy-id doesn't actually change permissions https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/156049 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to openssh in ubuntu. -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs