

In this section, we will be walking you through the simple process of installing the SSH server on a Debian system. By switching this service on, you open up a potential attack vector. The whole setup process should take you less than 5 minutes to complete.īefore you enable SSH on your Debian device, you should ensure that you have, at the very least, set a secure password.

We need to do is install the SSH server using the provided package manager and enable the service. The process to enable SSH on a Debian system, such as Debian 9 (Stretch), Debian 10 (Buster), or Debian 11 (Bullseye), is incredibly straightforward. Without using a protocol like SSH to connect to your Debian system remotely, such as your username and password could potentially be intercepted by a third-party hacker. However, you can use it for var tasks, such as transferring files.

Most people utilize SSH for remotely performing commands. SSH is a protocol for securely connecting to a remote computer, even on an unsecured network.
