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Glossary: Linux for Developers

sshd_config

Also written: sshd -t, PasswordAuthentication, PermitRootLogin

The SSH server's settings. Sam adds `PasswordAuthentication no` and `PermitRootLogin no` in `/etc/ssh/sshd_config.d/`, then checks them with `sshd -t`.

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Related terms

SSH (secure shell)authorized_keys