Solaris 8 PermitRootLogin

Hi All,

The file /usr/local/etc/sshd_config have no lines about

PermitRootLogin yes or PermitRootLgoin no

What does it mean? No login for root or it does.

Thanks in advance. :slight_smile:

If PermitRootLgoin is set to yes, it means that you can ssh as root directly to the server (Not recommended). PermitRootLgoin setting to "No" will require you to login/ssh to the server using your personal id/ a/c, then followed by su- if you wish to take upon the role of root.:b:

If the line is not present at all, it means the default of *** DELETED *** applies

edit: I had previously said "no" there but it turns out I've got it backwards - by default, sshd _does_ permit root logins :confused:

The default of "Yes" applies

Woah! Incredible's right - that's horrible! (Not inc being right, but sshd's default behaviour that is ;)) Will edit my post above just to make it _really_ clear...:eek:

i guess the best way is to test, thanks to all.