Question
Disable password, SSH works (Ubuntu)
- Posted on December 5, 2013
Asked by f1dc16eda41571f12bf5d14705a5aef0
Hi, I have created a new user (non-root) with SSH key. I can login using SSH key though Pageant. But when i remove my key from Pageant, I am also able to login through my password.
I have done the following in /etc/ssh/sshd_config: PasswordAuthentication no UsePAM no
Sudo reload ssh
What other settings am i missing out to prevent successful password logins?! Thank you!
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I recommend reverting UsePAM to its original value and restarting ssh: <br><pre>sudo service ssh restart</pre> <br> <br>Then try logging in with your password.
set ChallengeResponseAuthentication no in /etc/ssh/sshd_config