Configure SSH Authentication

SSH authentication security settings for all users across all Lighthouses is managed under > SERVICES > SSH Parameters.

To configure SSH Authentication:

  1. In the Settings Pane, select > SERVICES > SSH Parameters.
    The SSH PARAMETERS page displays.

  2. Under SSH Authentication Settings:

    1. Set the SSH Password Authentication to Enabled to allow using a password for SSH connections for all users, including the root user.

      Notes: With Lighthouse version 24.06.0 and later, by default any AWS Lighthouse instance created will have this setting disabled. This setting affects every user account.

      • If disabled, Lighthouse users must use a SSH key to authenticate SSH connections to Lighthouse. This can be set under > USERS & ACCOUNTS > Local Users and then configuring per user.

      • If enabled, then SSH Authentication will be authenticated via their password.

    2. Set the SSH connection as Root User to Enabled to allow the root user to SSH into Lighthouse.

      Notes: With Lighthouse version 24.06.0 and later, by default any AWS Lighthouse instance created will have this setting disabled. This setting only affects the root user.
      • If disabled the root user will not be able to use SSH to connect to a Lighthouse Instance.
      • If enabled, the root user must still be enabled as well and is done by navigating to > USERS & ACCOUNTS > Local Users and select Enabled for the root user.

  3. Click Apply.