Enable direct root login on Ubuntu
By default, direct root login is disabled in Ubuntu. You need to follow below steps to enable it.
Step1: Login to server via sudo user and become root.
testuser@master:~$
testuser@master:~$ sudo su -
[sudo] password for testuser:
root@master:~#Step2: Open /etc/ssh/sshd_config file using your favourite
editor and make below changes:
Current Configuration:
root@master:~# cat /etc/ssh/sshd_config | grep -i PermitRoot
#PermitRootLogin prohibit-password
Changed to:
root@master:~# vi /etc/ssh/sshd_config
PermitRootLogin yes
Save and exit file.Step3: Restart sshd service.
root@master:~# systemctl restart sshdStep4: Login and check if you are successful or not.