Secure Shell (SSH)

Overview SSH (Secure Shell) allows you to securely connect to a remote computer over the internet. It encrypts your connection, letting you execute commands safely on another machine without physical access. SSH enables remote management, secure file transfers, and automation. It encrypts communication to prevent unauthorized access. Requirements Linux distribution (server and client) Sudo privileges on the server Internet connection Setting Up an SSH Server Step 1: Installing SSH sudo pacman -Sy openssh Step 2: Enable, Start and Verify SSH Daemon sudo systemctl enable sshd sudo systemctl start sshd sudo systemctl status sshd Step 3: Configuring the Firewall If you have a firewall enabled, you need to allow SSH connections through it. ...

February 9, 2026 · 3 min · Muhammad Ramzan