OpenSSH server daemon
high risk
sshd -t && systemctl reload sshdValidate, then reload (not restart)Daemon accepting SSH connections; -t validates configuration.
| Flag | Meaning |
|---|---|
-t | Test configuration |
-T | Dump effective config |
sshd -tValidate before reload · explain & risk-check →sshd -T | grep -i permitrootShow effective setting · explain & risk-check →Reference text is hand-written and may be incomplete — check man sshd for your version. Test destructive commands on a non-production system first.