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Re: Secure Shell refuses to accept connections from anyone



On Lu, 12 aug 19, 08:23:17, 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.

Can you login with the same user locally 'ssh localhost'?

If you try entering the password in the username field (don't press 
enter so it's not logged) does it show as you expect it?


Kind regards,
Andrei
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