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How do I restrict root access to just the console?

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How do I restrict root access to just the console?

by  MikeLacey  Posted    (Edited  )
To prevent root from logging in, except on the console, remove the comment from the following line in /etc/default/login

CONSOLE=/dev/console

Commenting this line out, like this

#CONSOLE=/dev/console

Means that root can login to the system over the network or attached dumb terminal.
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