To disable password authentication for SSH, you can modify the SSH server configuration file. Here’s how to do it:
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Open the SSH configuration file with a text editor (using
sudofor superuser privileges):sudo nano /etc/ssh/sshd_config -
Find the line that says:
PasswordAuthentication yesIf it doesn't exist, you can add it.
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Change it to:
PasswordAuthentication no -
Save the changes and exit the editor.
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Restart the SSH service to apply the changes:
sudo systemctl restart sshd
This will disable password authentication, requiring users to use key-based authentication instead. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask!
