When should I use this ssh_host_rsa_key.pub?
Use this file to restore OpenSSH defaults after misconfiguration, for fresh installations, or as a customization baseline.
curl https://exampleconfig.com/api/v1/config/original/64e42202569ad0c51410be1220d157e1?hint=ssh_host_rsa_key.pub
wget -O ssh_host_rsa_key.pub https://exampleconfig.com/api/v1/config/original/64e42202569ad0c51410be1220d157e1?hint=ssh_host_rsa_key.pub
ssh-rsa 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 root@76ca6578441c
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
When should I use this ssh_host_rsa_key.pub?
Use this file to restore OpenSSH defaults after misconfiguration, for fresh installations, or as a customization baseline.
How do I restore OpenSSH defaults?
Download this file, backup your current config, then replace /etc/ssh/ssh_host_rsa_key.pub. Restart OpenSSH service.
Is ssh_host_rsa_key.pub safe for production?
Factory default from OpenSSH on Debian 12 (Bookworm). Safe baseline, but customize for your requirements.
How does this differ from other OS versions?
This config is from Debian 12 (Bookworm). Other OS versions may have different defaults. Check compatibility section.
Can I use this for OpenSSH troubleshooting?
Yes, compare this original config with your current settings to identify problematic modifications.