How to Enable SSH on Ubuntu 24.10

To enable SSH on Ubuntu 24.10, follow these steps:

Step 1 : Update your system

First, make sure your system is up-to-date by running the following command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2 : Install OpenSSH Server

Install the SSH server package by using the following command:

sudo apt install openssh-server -y

Step 3 : Start the SSH service

After installation, start the SSH service:

sudo systemctl start ssh

Step 4 : Check SSH status

Verify that the SSH service is running by checking its status:

sudo systemctl status ssh

Step 5 : Enable SSH to start on boot

Ensure SSH starts automatically on boot:

sudo systemctl enable ssh

Step 6 : Allow SSH through the firewall

If you have UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall) enabled, allow SSH traffic:

sudo ufw allow ssh

Step 7 : Test your SSH connection

You can now test your SSH connection from another machine using the following command:

ssh your_username@your_server_ip

Congratulations! You've successfully enabled SSH on Ubuntu 24.10. You can now securely access your system remotely via SSH.