SSH Server - SSH Access Denied after SSH server install

anx · 5 February 2023 19:27

Hi Guys

I am running pi hole on dietpi for over 3 years, I decided to install open SSH Server on it to setup few thinks,

After installation the ssh login does not work - It says access denied
what should I do in order to fix this now? please

I can login locally using root and my password, but ssh is access denied.
thanks
Mirek

Joulinar · 5 February 2023 20:40

how did you install OpenSSH? Did you used dietpi-software?

anx · 5 February 2023 20:56

hi

Yes I have install it via tool dietpi-software,

Also, not sure I am getting this warning ?

thanks

Joulinar · 5 February 2023 21:05

this is expected as the host key is changing if your switch SSH server. You need to accept it once to update new host key.

anx · 5 February 2023 21:22

Ok, thanks

However still I am getting Access Denied

Joulinar · 5 February 2023 21:29

can you check following

journalctl -u ssh.service

anx · 6 February 2023 10:42

hi
thanks for you help

Joulinar · 6 February 2023 10:56

can you try to force a failed login and check log again. Usually it should be documented if someone tries to login.