SSH Server Choices

Overview

• Dropbear - Lightweight SSH Server
• OpenSSH - Feature rich SSH server with SFTP/SCP support

How do I run DietPi-Software and install optimised software items?

To install any of the DietPi optimised software items listed below run from the command line:

dietpi-software

Choose Browse Software and select one or more items. Finally select Install.
DietPi will do all the necessary steps to install and start these software items.

To see all the DietPi configurations options, review the DietPi Tools section.

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Dropbear

Dropbear is a lightweight SSH server, installed by default on DietPi systems.
Remark: You can swap or change your SSH server at any time using DietPi-Software.

Access the web interfaceWindows SSH client

The SSH server can be connected directly from Unix with the ssh command line program or other SSH client programs:

• Address = Your IP address (e.g.: 192.168.0.100)
• Port = 22
• Username = root
• Password = dietpi

On Windows, PuTTY and KiTTY are recommended SSH clients.

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Website: https://matt.ucc.asn.au/dropbear/dropbear.html
Wikipedia: https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Dropbear_(software)

OpenSSH

OpenSSH offers a feature rich SSH server with SFTP/SCP support.
Remark: You can swap or change your SSH server at any time using DietPi-Software.

Access to the SSH serverWindows SSH clientWindows SFTP/SCP client

The SSH server can be connected directly from Unix with the ssh command line program or other SSH client programs:

• Address = Your IP address (e.g.: 192.168.0.100)
• Username = root
• Password = dietpi
• Port = 22

On Windows, PuTTY and KiTTY are recommended SSH clients.

WinSCP will allow you to transfer files and folders on your DietPi device (WinSCP downloads page).

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Website: https://www.openssh.com
Wikipedia: https://wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenSSH

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