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SSH logs authentication attempts, but where? Find your SSH log file with these tips, such as in /var/log/auth.log or in the systemd journal.
Commands:
- grep
- journalctl
- tail
Ssh articles
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A healthy service should not have configuration issues. Perform a configuration test of the SSH daemon (sshd) by first running it using the '-t' option.
Commands:
- sshd
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SSH (secure shell) is a network protocol to provide secure remote access to systems, comes with strong authentication and encrypted data communication.
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Learn how to load and use your SSH key together with a SSH agent. This frequently asked question will explain the usage of ssh-add and ssh-agent.
Commands:
- eval
- ssh
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Learn about the SSH client option ProxyJump, that allows using a bastion host or jump server to connect to other systems.
Commands:
- ssh
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Secure SSH connections and learn about the ForwardAgent option, the available values, relevant security risks, and how to configure it.
Commands:
- ssh
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The agent forwarding feature in SSH allows using your local SSH agent to be reached through an existing SSH connection. Learn when and how to use it.
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The OpenSSH agent helps with authentication by making SSH keys available. Learn how to start the SSH agent when it is not running on your Linux system.
Commands:
- ssh-agent
- ssh-add
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The SSH agent is a helper utility to temporarily store private keys when using public key authentication. Learn more about how this helps during daily tasks.
Commands:
- ssh
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The SSH agent can be used to simplify authentication. As that is not always preferred behavior, we can disable the SSH agent when authenticating.
Commands:
- ssh
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OpenSSH can be configured to use an alternative SSH agent, or even none. Learn about the IdentityAgent option, available values, and how to configure it.
Commands:
- ssh
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The configuration file /etc/ssh/ssh_config contains settings related to the OpenSSH client. Learn more about this file its configuration.
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Linux systems are usually managed remotely with SSH. Learn how to configure and optimize the SSH client and improve its security.
Commands:
- ssh
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OpenSSH can be configured on the server and client. Learn about the locations where SSH client settings are configured and what precedence they take.
Commands:
- ssh
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Secure your OpenSSH configuration and learn about the StrictHostKeyChecking option, available values, and how to configure it.
Commands:
- ssh
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Secure SSH connections and learn about the PasswordAuthentication option, its available values, and how to configure it.
Commands:
- ssh
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OpenSSH performs a host authenticity check when connecting to a system. Learn how to disable the check with the SSH option StrictHostKeyChecking.
Commands:
- ssh
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Learn how to make changes to your SSH configuration to have it running on a different port. Change it from port 22 to something like 2222.
Commands:
- semanage
- sshd
- systemctl
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Configure a welcome message or banner for users to see before or after logging in via SSH. Here are the instructions to change the relevant configuration files.
Commands:
- grep
- sshd
- systemctl
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OpenSSH has escape sequences available to initiate special commands during an active SSH session. Learn about the available escape sequences with this overview.
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Learn about SSH escape sequences and how they can help with terminating a SSH connection that does not respond to CTRL+C.
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While protecting SSH keys is typically advised, it is not always feasible in automated processes. Learn how to remove the password or passphrase from a SSH key.
Commands:
- ssh-keygen
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The SSH agent can load stored SSH keys into memory for authentication purposes. Use the ss-add command to show the available SSH keys that are loaded.
Commands:
- ssh-key
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Frequently asked questions about SSH, such as SSH keys, configuration, and usage.
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The configuration file /etc/ssh/sshd_config contains settings related to the OpenSSH server daemon. Learn more about this file its configuration.
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This section covers Linux configuration settings and suggestions related to the OpenSSH client and OpenSSH server daemon.
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OpenSSH is one of the most-used components on Linux systems. This sections collects articles, commands, and settings to configure the SSH server and client.
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Searching for the installed version of OpenSSH? Here are some commands to discover what software you are running, including the related packages.
Commands:
- ssh
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Want to restrict SSH access to only allow rsync file synchronization? This article explains the steps and how to set it up.
Commands:
- adduser
- chmod
- mkdir
- rsync
- ssh-keygen
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The SSH configuration influences the security of your Linux system. This guide helps you to secure your OpenSSH server and client configuration.
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Many years the default for SSH keys was DSA or RSA. There is a new kid on the block, with the fancy name Ed25519. Let's have a look at this new key type.
Commands:
- mkdir
- mv
- ssh
- ssh-copy-id
- ssh-keygen
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We are used seeing login banners everywhere. What is the point of them, and why would they be useful? The answer is more surprising than you expected.
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Learn about Mosh, an alternative for SSH. Let's dive into the reasons why it makes sense to learn about Mosh and how to use it.
Commands:
- mosh
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SSH has the capabilities to give a colleague or vendor temporary access to your systems. Learn how to install and configure the related SSH settings.
Commands:
- mkdir
- ssh
- ssh-keygen
- touch
- umask
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Learn how to get your SSH keys easier to another system using different available methods such as manually or a tool like ssh-copy-id
Commands:
- ssh-copy-id
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This is the technical Linux guide to achieve compliance with the PCI DSS standard. Become compliant, with Linux tips for configuration and auditing.
Commands:
- grep
- ldd
- lsmod
- netstat
- pwck
- ss
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Linux systems are usually managed remotely with SSH, often still using passwords. Time to switch over to SSH keys and here is how to do that.
Commands:
- ssh-add
- ssh-copy-id
- ssh-keygen
- systemctl
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Linux systems are usually managed remotely with SSH. Learn how to configure the SSH server daemon and improve its security.
Commands:
- sshd
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Information about the HashKnownHosts option in the SSH configuration file. Explains how to audit and tune this option to secure an Unix based system.