Require key-based authentication on the server.
Section: sshd_config Patterns
Disable password authentication
sshdconfig
sshdconfig
PasswordAuthentication noExplanation
Require key-based authentication on the server.
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Customize AuthorizedKeysFile
Point to one or more authorized_keys paths.
Disable keyboard-interactive auth
Turn off interactive password-style auth methods.