curl https://exampleconfig.com/api/v1/config/original/e9bad395f888ffa1e1bd511918141e4e?hint=ssh_host_ecdsa_key
wget -O ssh_host_ecdsa_key https://exampleconfig.com/api/v1/config/original/e9bad395f888ffa1e1bd511918141e4e?hint=ssh_host_ecdsa_key
-----BEGIN EC PRIVATE KEY----- MHcCAQEEIHpKTnirtiCVtADZ17sr2RPCsWu36mUZfY3dB4iXxdOToAoGCCqGSM49 AwEHoUQDQgAESQL0YaVl/m68cO28IvZPktY9QveV1tBxe8i8mmx8PTSuudpBr/sr UoDMsf7Ff10r3FCp0XQ8FykzZPMinMVC7Q== -----END EC PRIVATE KEY-----
sudo apk add openssh-server
sudo apt update && sudo apt install openssh-server
sudo yum install openssh-server
sudo apt update && sudo apt install openssh-server
Use this original configuration file when you need to restore OpenSSH to its default state after misconfiguration, during fresh installations, or as a baseline for customization. It's particularly useful for troubleshooting when your current config isn't working properly.
Download this file and replace your current configuration at /etc/ssh/ssh_host_ecdsa_key
. Make sure to backup your existing configuration first, then restart the OpenSSH service to apply the changes.
This is the factory-default configuration that ships with OpenSSH on Debian 9 (Stretch). While it provides a secure baseline, you should review and customize security settings based on your specific production requirements and compliance needs.
This configuration is specifically from Debian 9 (Stretch). Different operating systems and versions may have slightly different default settings, security patches, or feature availability. Check the compatibility section above for other OS versions.
Yes, this original configuration is excellent for troubleshooting. Compare it with your current settings to identify modifications that might be causing issues, or temporarily replace your config with this one to isolate problems.