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/21783c70318a61546e2c9d1deb4d677b?hint=ssh_host_rsa_key.pub
wget -O ssh_host_rsa_key.pub https://exampleconfig.com/api/v1/config/original/21783c70318a61546e2c9d1deb4d677b?hint=ssh_host_rsa_key.pub
ssh-rsa AAAAB3NzaC1yc2EAAAADAQABAAABAQCjeWkLT4j+P/1wFa1aiekfaML9nXo0UKjfrRTHQN2l/Zvuv5b/nvMqvxhDhA9b8KHkf1uaK+eRZB+vL6+71VxSLn6C+GW4A9xAPBdJyMUV9LBN6LischJmtx9B2+PpUhsftcfYXYnDS0+8j9zZZXhfxsdczcpCqOaMqcbC/P3Ef9C8m64IDUbTZCvDSso1DMglxJlVWGqQFx6zLJ3PkHDdrSARb0dMV0ybNeDcj9nksRsMUlb0w76PO/wSM+GZVwT2ZxPWBpHhqNmI+CIBX9aKMc38PqgKGPHogjLxBmLnPnPKzM6/OsxMOgbmdNaKfgk1jY2ocH8pDenGP7GwH2hV root@5bb92bc4eb11
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 9 (Stretch). Safe baseline, but customize for your requirements.
How does this differ from other OS versions?
This config is from Debian 9 (Stretch). 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.