How to Enable SSH Password Login on CentOS Stream 10

To enable SSH password login on CentOS Stream 10, follow the steps below.

Step 1 : Use a text editor to open the SSH server configuration file. Run the following command:

sudo nano /etc/ssh/sshd_config

Step 2 : Enable Password Authentication

Locate the line:

#PasswordAuthentication no

Uncomment it (remove the #) and change the value to yes:

PasswordAuthentication yes

Save and exit the editor.

Step 3 : Restart the SSH daemon to apply the changes:

sudo systemctl restart sshd

Step 4 : From another system, try connecting to your CentOS server using an SSH client:

ssh username@your_server_ip

You should now be prompted to enter your password for authentication.

Congratulations! You have successfully enabled SSH password login on CentOS Stream 10.