OpenSSH Server Admin Cheat Sheet/Disable password authentication

Require key-based authentication on the server.

Section: sshd_config Patterns

Disable password authentication

sshdconfig
sshdconfig
PasswordAuthentication no
Explanation

Require key-based authentication on the server.

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