# \#polkit

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## [How do I prevent Polkit authentication dialogues from popping up when I start a ThinLinc session?](https://community.thinlinc.com/t/how-do-i-prevent-polkit-authentication-dialogues-from-popping-up-when-i-start-a-thinlinc-session/1552)

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**Author:** [@aaron](https://community.thinlinc.com/u/aaron)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [21 October 2025 11:50 UTC](https://community.thinlinc.com/t/how-do-i-prevent-polkit-authentication-dialogues-from-popping-up-when-i-start-a-thinlinc-session/1552 "2025-10-21T11:50:56Z")

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On some distributions, users may be presented with Polkit authentication dialogues when starting a ThinLinc session. While harmless, these can be annoying, and confusing for users who don’t know what they mean. One comm…

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## [Linux host asking for password repeatedly](https://community.thinlinc.com/t/linux-host-asking-for-password-repeatedly/1730)

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**Author:** [@kennebel](https://community.thinlinc.com/u/kennebel)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [2 September 2025 20:42 UTC](https://community.thinlinc.com/t/linux-host-asking-for-password-repeatedly/1730 "2025-09-02T20:42:51Z")

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I connect to my Linux host and after getting to the desktop it asks for a password to activate the automated background update process. Then it asks for a password if I pop a disc in to the host, then it asks for a passw…