SSH direct root logins are disabled

Nirjonadda

• April 22, 2015 17:15

Hi, I have recently disabled SSH direct root logins on my server as some one suggested to do so because i had many security issues.How ever my new problem is now I'm not able to access SSH server anyway. When i try to use Putty, i get this error "Server refused public-key signature despite accepting key!" So basically now i cannot login to SSH via username/password or by the public/private key. Also i cannot login via WinSCP or any other tool. It says "Access denied" The only way i can get in to my server is via WHM / Web browser. So my question is * Is there any way to get in to my server root files without SSH? If yes i can remove the SSH direct login restriction. * Why WinSCP or Putty not working from public/private keys? Thank you very much

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  quizknows

  • April 22, 2015 22:17

  If you have any way to (or can ask your host to), change the sshd_config setting for PermitRootLogin from "no" to: PermitRootLogin without-password This will let key based logins work without allowing password logins for root.

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  cPanelMichael

  • April 24, 2015 04:21

  Hello, You may want to try running a temporary instance of SSH to see if it allows you to access your server to investigate:
  https://IP:2087/cpsess12345678/scripts2/doautofixer?autofix=safesshrestart
  You would replace "IP" with the server's IP address and the session number with what's displayed in your address bar. Note that this is simply a temporary instance of SSH so you can login and determine what's wrong with the standard SSH service. Then, use the following guide to update your SSH configuration: SSH Hardening Guide Thank you.

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