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Enabling SSH on Ubuntu
- Open your terminal either by using the Ctrl+Alt+T keyboard shortcut or by clicking on the terminal icon and install the openssh-server package by typing: sudo apt updatesudo apt install openssh-server.
- Once the installation is completed, the SSH service will start automatically.
How do I enable SSH on Ubuntu?
Enable SSH in Ubuntu 14.10 Server / Desktop
- To enable SSH: Search for and install the openssh-server package from Ubuntu Software Center.
- To edit settings: To change the port, root login permission, you may edit the /etc/ssh/sshd_config file via: sudo nano /etc/ssh/sshd_config.
- Usage and Tips:
How do I enable SSH?
Enable root login over SSH:
- As root, edit the sshd_config file in /etc/ssh/sshd_config : nano /etc/ssh/sshd_config.
- Add a line in the Authentication section of the file that says PermitRootLogin yes .
- Save the updated /etc/ssh/sshd_config file.
- Restart the SSH server: service sshd restart.
