OpenSSH ssh.conf configuration example for Debian GNU/Linux 9 (stretch)

Get the default configuration file ssh.conf for OpenSSH, optimized for Debian GNU/Linux 9 (stretch). 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 /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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