How to Configure SSH Access on a Debian 9 Server

SSH (Secure Shell) is a convenient and secure way to remotely access your server. This article will guide you through setting up SSH access on a Debian 9 server.

1. Installing the SSH Server.

The first step is to install the SSH server on your Debian 9 server. Execute the following command:

sudo apt-get install openssh-server

2. Configuring the Server.

After installing the SSH server, you need to configure it. Open the `/etc/ssh/sshd_config` file in your preferred text editor and modify the necessary parameters:

sudo nano /etc/ssh/sshd_config

3. Restarting the SSH Server.

After making changes to the SSH server configuration, you need to restart it. Execute the following command:

sudo systemctl restart sshd

You have now successfully configured SSH access on your Debian 9 server. Enjoy secure remote access to your server!