OpenSSH sshd configuration example for Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 7 (Maipo)

Get the default configuration file sshd for OpenSSH, optimized for Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 7 (Maipo). 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/sysconfig/sshd.

For more configurations and setup guides, visit our related files section to further customize your system.

    # Configuration file for the sshd service.

# The server keys are automatically generated if they are missing.
# To change the automatic creation uncomment and change the appropriate
# line. Accepted key types are: DSA RSA ECDSA ED25519.
# The default is "RSA ECDSA ED25519"

# AUTOCREATE_SERVER_KEYS=""
# AUTOCREATE_SERVER_KEYS="RSA ECDSA ED25519"

# Do not change this option unless you have hardware random
# generator and you REALLY know what you are doing

SSH_USE_STRONG_RNG=0
# SSH_USE_STRONG_RNG=1

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