Re: Secure Shell refuses to accept connections from anyone
On Mon, Aug 12, 2019 at 08:23:17AM -0500, Keith Steensma wrote:
> I've installed both Version 9.9 (OldStable) and 'Buster' (Stable) and found
> that both version seem to have the same problem. It's like I'm doing
> something wrong. But these are fresh installs - no modification.
>
> With Secure Shell server installed and running on port 22 (or any other port
> of your choice) and iptable Chain Input and Output Policy Accept All. When
> I try to connect from a Windows machine using 'putty' (without letting
> 'putty' fill in any user name) and fill in a regular user's login name,
> Secure Shell refuses to allow that connection and replies back "Access
> denied' and asks for the password again and again, and again. Never allowing
> the connection.
>
What messages are logged on the machine(s) running sshd?
Regards,
-Roberto
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Roberto C. Sánchez
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