SSH Server - SSH Access Denied after SSH server install

anx · February 5, 2023, 7:27pm

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 · February 5, 2023, 8:40pm

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

anx · February 5, 2023, 8:56pm

hi

Yes I have install it via tool dietpi-software,

Also, not sure I am getting this warning ?

thanks

Joulinar · February 5, 2023, 9:05pm

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 · February 5, 2023, 9:22pm

Ok, thanks

However still I am getting Access Denied

Joulinar · February 5, 2023, 9:29pm

can you check following

journalctl -u ssh.service

anx · February 6, 2023, 10:42am

hi
thanks for you help

Joulinar · February 6, 2023, 10:56am

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