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ssh

Syntax

ssh {ciphers [ cipher-1 cipher-2 cipher-3 ...];client-alive-count-max seconds;client-alive-interval seconds;connection-limit limit;hostkey-algorithm <algorithm|no-algorithm>;key-exchange <algorithm>;macs <algorithm>;max-sessions-per-connection <number>;no-tcp-forwarding;protocol-version [v1 v2];rate-limit limit;root-login (allow | deny | deny-password);}

Hierarchy Level

[edit system services]

Release Information

Statement introduced before Junos OS Release 7.4.

Statement introduced in Junos OS Release 9.0 for EX Series switches.

Statement introduced in Junos OS Release 11.1 for the QFX Series.

client-alive-interval and client-alive-max-count statements introduced in Junos OS Release 12.2.

Description

Allow SSH requests from remote systems to the local router or switch.

The remaining statements are explained separately.

Required Privilege Level

system—To view this statement in the configuration.

system-control—To add this statement to the configuration.

Published: 2013-08-15