How do you set yes to PermitRootLogin?
Enable root login over SSH:
- As root, edit the sshd_config file in /etc/ssh/sshd_config : nano /etc/ssh/sshd_config.
- Add a line in the Authentication section of the file that says PermitRootLogin yes . ...
- Save the updated /etc/ssh/sshd_config file.
- Restart the SSH server: service sshd restart.
What does permit root login do?
Use this group policy to specify whether and how root can log in using ssh. forced commands only — Allow root log in with public-key authentication, but only if the command option has been enabled. ... All other authentication methods are disabled for root.
What does PermitRootLogin prohibit-password mean?
prohibit-password means authenticate with any allowed mechanism that is not password and not keyboardinteractive. See sshd_config PermitRootLogin. PasswordAuthentication no just means authenticate with any allowed mechanism that is not password, obviously.
Is PermitRootLogin safe?
Yes it's a secure method because you can't brute force cryptographic key.