Password prompt when using public key authentication in SSH tunnel

[alexei-znamensky-movile]

Even though I have a private key configuration in place, it still asks me for a password upon connection. I click on "OK" and the connection happens, but nonetheless it is simply an annoyance having to do that everytime I connect.

[serge-rider]

To disable password prompt just leave password empty and enable "Save password" checkbox.

This field (password) is visible for private-key based authentication because private key can also be password protected.