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SSH direct root logins are permitted

Discussion in 'Security' started by popeye, Nov 26, 2013.

  1. popeye

    popeye Well-Known Member

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    Hi,

    cPanel Security Advisor tells me SSH direct root logins are permitted. change PermitRootLogin to no

    but if i change it to no how will i login as root ?
     
    #1 popeye, Nov 26, 2013
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    You would create another user, add the new user to the wheel group and elevate permissions.
     
    #2 Deehem, Nov 26, 2013
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    There is big list which do i add ? shame i cant create my own one for root.

    How do i elevate permissions
     
    #3 popeye, Nov 26, 2013
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    Add any normal user to the "wheel" group (can be done in WHM).

    Once that is done, SSH in as the normal user. When you get a prompt issue the su command to get root, best to use:

    su -

    with the dash, so that you get roots login environment variables. You will be prompted for roots password for the su command, and then you will be at a root shell.
     
    #4 quizknows, Nov 26, 2013
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    #5 24x7server, Nov 26, 2013
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    Adding the user to the wheel group will elevate the access to the user so that the user can then access root via "su".

    Thank you.
     
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