Restrict which user accounts may log in.
Section: sshd_config Patterns
Allow only specific users
sshdconfig
sshdconfig
AllowUsers deploy opsExplanation
Restrict which user accounts may log in.
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Disable password authentication
Require key-based authentication on the server.
Enable public key auth explicitly
Ensure public key authentication is on.
Customize AuthorizedKeysFile
Point to one or more authorized_keys paths.
Disable keyboard-interactive auth
Turn off interactive password-style auth methods.