Apply options only to members of a specific group.

Section: sshd_config Patterns

Match block by group

sshdconfig
sshdconfig
Match Group sftpusers
  ChrootDirectory /srv/sftp/%u
  ForceCommand internal-sftp
  X11Forwarding no
  AllowTcpForwarding no
Explanation

Apply options only to members of a specific group.

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