How to Enable Root Login Via SSH on AlmaLinux 9

To enable root login via SSH on AlmaLinux 9, follow these steps.

Step 1 : Check SSH Status

First, check if the SSH service is running by using the following command:

sudo systemctl status sshd

Step 2 : Enable the Root Account

If the root account is disabled, set a password for it by running:

sudo passwd root

You will be prompted to set a new password for the root user.

Step 3 : Open the SSH configuration file in a text editor:

sudo nano /etc/ssh/sshd_config

Step 4 : Find the line that says #PermitRootLogin prohibit-password and change it to:

PermitRootLogin yes

Make sure to remove the # symbol at the beginning of the line.

Step 5 : Restart SSH

After making changes, restart the SSH service to apply the new configuration:

sudo systemctl restart sshd

Step 6 : Test the Connection

Test the root login by attempting to SSH into your server:

ssh root@your_server_ip

Enter the root password when prompted.

Congratulations! You have successfully enabled root login via SSH on AlmaLinux 9.