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How to setup SSH remote access on Slackware?

To set up SSH remote access on Slackware, follow these steps:

  1. Install OpenSSH Server: If it's not already installed, you can install it using the package manager. Open a terminal and type:

    sbopkg -i openssh-server
    
  2. Start and Enable SSH Service: Start the SSH service and enable it to start on boot.

    /etc/rc.d/rc.sshd start
    chmod +x /etc/rc.d/rc.sshd
    
  3. Configure SSH: Edit the SSH configuration file to ensure it's set up correctly.

    nano /etc/ssh/sshd_config
    
    • Ensure the following lines are present and configured as needed:
      Port 22
      Protocol 2
      PermitRootLogin no
      PasswordAuthentication yes
      
    • Save and exit the editor.
  4. Restart SSH Service: After making changes to the configuration file, restart the SSH service.

    /etc/rc.d/rc.sshd restart
    
  5. Create a User (if not already present): If you don't have a user account, create one.

    adduser yourusername
    passwd yourusername
    
  6. Test SSH Access: From another machine, try to connect to your Slackware server using SSH.

    ssh yourusername@your_server_ip
    

Example:
If your server IP is 192.168.1.100 and your username is john, you would connect using:

ssh john@192.168.1.100

Security Considerations:

  • Use strong passwords or better yet, configure SSH keys for authentication.
  • Consider changing the default SSH port (22) to a non-standard port to reduce automated attacks.

Cloud-Related Recommendation:
If you're looking to manage your SSH access and server remotely, consider using services like Tencent Cloud which offer secure and scalable cloud infrastructure. Tencent Cloud provides features like Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) and Security Groups to enhance the security of your SSH access.