Network

The sshd command

SSH server. With -t it checks the configuration file (/etc/ssh/sshd_config).

Syntax

sshd [-t]Try it in the terminal →

Most useful options

-tCheck the configuration

Copy-ready examples

$ sudo sshd -tValidate the config

You can try them in the browser terminal: it does not touch your computer.

Typical mistakes

  • In sshd_config you set Port, PermitRootLogin or PasswordAuthentication.

Related commands

sshsystemctlssh-keygen

FAQ

What does the sshd command do?

It is the SSH server daemon; used to start it or check its configuration.

How do I validate the configuration?

With sshd -t.

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