ssh not allowing root login

[bcascott]

OS: Solaris 8
ssh version : 3.1

Most systems allow ssh root logins but a small number do not. The /etc/default/login CONSOLE entry allows root login. After typing in root's password the password prompt comes right back. Any ideas would be appreciated.

 

[dbase77]

Hi,

Check you sshd_config file. By default ssh not allow root login. Its not a good idea. Anyway, if you want to allow root user using ssh, you must uncomment line "Permitrootuser = yes".

dbase77

 

[bcascott]

That's it. Thank you very much. I didn't look thoroughly enough.

P.S. You are right about not allowing root to log in but this is a test environment.

 

[drice75]

Don't forget to restart your SSH server after changing the configuration...
Example : In case of OpenSSH, just type : pkill -HUP sshd
Bye