Get the default configuration file ssh.conf for OpenSSH, optimized for Debian GNU/Linux 8 (jessie). This example configuration ensures optimal compatibility and performance for OpenSSH, making it easy to set up and adjust to meet your needs.
Find and download the configuration file here: /etc/init/ssh.conf.
For more configurations and setup guides, visit our related files section to further customize your system.
# ssh - OpenBSD Secure Shell server
#
# The OpenSSH server provides secure shell access to the system.
description "OpenSSH server"
start on runlevel [2345]
stop on runlevel [!2345]
respawn
respawn limit 10 5
umask 022
env SSH_SIGSTOP=1
expect stop
# 'sshd -D' leaks stderr and confuses things in conjunction with 'console log'
console none
pre-start script
test -x /usr/sbin/sshd || { stop; exit 0; }
test -e /etc/ssh/sshd_not_to_be_run && { stop; exit 0; }
mkdir -p -m0755 /var/run/sshd
end script
# if you used to set SSHD_OPTS in /etc/default/ssh, you can change the
# 'exec' line here instead
exec /usr/sbin/sshd -D
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wget -O ssh.conf.example https://exampleconfig.com/static/raw/openssh/debian8/etc/init/ssh.conf
curl https://exampleconfig.com/static/raw/openssh/debian8/etc/init/ssh.conf > ssh.conf.example
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