Disable root login task - not able to validate ssh, please help

#1

Hi @Goldenor @Tej-Singh-Rana @peterwhite @Inderpreet or anyone , I am unable to validate this Disable root login task.I have set PermitRootLogin no in /etc/ssh/sshd_config file and restarted sshd in all app servers.I can still ssh from jumphost to all app servers.Why is that?What I am doing wrong here?Please take a look at the attached screenshot.Any input is appreciated.Thanks.

Kind Regards
Nidhin

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#2

Hello nidhincn
You have to write “yes” instead of “no” and make sure after the changes, restart the ssh service.

#3

Thanks buddy for your reply, much appreciated.Let me try that way.

#4

How can i connect ?
Everytime it is asking for root or sudo password.

#5

Hello riteshmishra01,
You can find in a below documentation for a particular server User and Password.

#6

PermitRootLogin no : to disable direct access with root
PermitRootLogin yes : to enable it

Just uncomment the line on all app servers and restart sshd, it’s all

#7

Thanks Goldenor for your response.I have completed the task successfully.I figured out that, I had to use ssh root@ip, instead I used ssh tony@ip for validation.silly mistake from my side.Much appreciated your reply.Thanks.
Regards
Nidhin

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#8

haha yeah i was going to say youre logging in as tony so permitrootlogin has no effect :smiley: glad you figured it out! have a great day!

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