How to Install OpenSSH SFTP Server on Clear Linux Latest

OpenSSH is a popular and secure suite of network connectivity tools used to remotely access another computer or server. The package includes tools such as SSH (Secure Shell), SCP (Secure Copy), and SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol). In this tutorial, we’ll explore the steps involved in installing OpenSSH SFTP server on Clear Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

• A Clear Linux Latest system running as the root user.
• A basic knowledge of the command line interface.

Step 1: Update the System

Before you install OpenSSH SFTP server on Clear Linux Latest, you must first update the system using the following command:

swupd update

This command will update the system and ensure that all packages are up-to-date.

Step 2: Install OpenSSH SFTP Server

Once the system is up-to-date, you can proceed with the installation of OpenSSH SFTP server using the following command:

swupd bundle-add openssh

This command will install the OpenSSH SFTP server and all its dependencies.

Step 3: Verify the Installation

After the installation is complete, you can verify whether the OpenSSH SFTP server is running using the following command:

ps -ef | grep sshd

This command will display a list of all running SSH daemons, including the SFTP server.

Step 4: Configure the OpenSSH SFTP Server

The OpenSSH SFTP server is already configured with the default settings, but you can modify these settings to suit your requirements. The configuration file is located at /etc/ssh/sshd_config.

To edit this file, you can use your preferred text editor to open it. For example, you can use the following command to open it with nano:

nano /etc/ssh/sshd_config

Once you’ve made the necessary changes, save the file and restart the SFTP server using the following command:

systemctl restart sshd

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have successfully installed OpenSSH SFTP server on Clear Linux Latest. You can now use the SFTP protocol to securely transfer files between computers or servers.