SSH access
Secure Shell (SSH) is the primary method for accessing and administering Linux servers remotely. This section covers everything from establishing your first connection and managing key pairs to hardening SSH against brute-force attacks and restricting access by IP address.
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Connecting via SSH
Connect to a remote server from Linux, macOS, or Windows.
Create an SSH Key Pair
Generate a public/private key pair with ssh-keygen.
Add SSH Key to a Cloud Server
Place your public key on a server for passwordless access.
Switch to Key-Based Authentication
Disable password login and enforce SSH key authentication.