I tried added a key file and even a password txt but both lead to it still asking for me to type in the password.
Is it because the drive is encrypted? I tried placing the files at /, /boot, /root, /etc
Edit1: I’ve tried to install dropbear and give it ssh keys. I will try to reboot in the morning and see what happens
Edit2: signing in via ssh just says port 22 rejected not working :(
Edit3: neither dropbear for ssh or keyfile worked. I give up.


Thanks, both of your points are good. I was thinking about it in terms of what OP is trying to do. Having key on the same drive. Putting the key on a separate drive or even the cloud like someone else suggested makes sense. I have all of my computers on manual. Since I don’t have anything critical enough that it can’t wait till I’m back home to start it back up.