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I am wanting to be able to log-in and "su" when required from my normal account via ssh but I don't want to allow root to be logged in to ...
  1. 09-25-2005 #1
    Xenon
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    SSH server permissions

    I am wanting to be able to log-in and "su" when required from my normal account via ssh but I don't want to allow root to be logged in to directly. This means that at least two passwords are required to become root. I have been fiddling with the config file for a while but I have not suceeded, I can only block out root access completely both direct and through su.
    Any help appriciated.
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    Have you Tried GOOGLE

    the second link should give you this advice

    Disabling root SSH logins. Edit the /etc/ssh/sshd_config file and set the PermitRootLogin parameter to no.
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    I had but their was nothing of help. I am still where I started, no root login and no su or root login and su. I shall have another look tomorrow, concentration is not at its best so I'm going to bed but thanks for the help.
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