Re: sshd PermitRootLogin problem

[Brandon Mercer <nomercy_(_at_)_eutonian_(_dot_)_com>]

Ido Admon wrote:

> Hi list,
> In short:
> I set PermitRootLogin in /etc/ssh/sshd_config to 
> 'forced-commands-only', as described in sshd_config(5), but when 
> trying to log in (with public key
> auth), I'm asked for a password and not allowed in ("Permission 
> denied, please try again.").
> If I comment this option (which defaults to 'PermitRootLogin yes') and 
> HUP sshd then I'm let in without hassle (and without being asked for a 
> password, i.e. the public key setup is ok)
>
> So, 'forced-commands-only' doesn't work for me.
> Invoking the client from another machine with or without a command 
> argument, gives me the same result: password prompt and failed login 
> (no, typing the right password doesn't let me in).

Duh, any time you set Permit Root Login to no it overrides the keys.  If 
you don't want root to login, then you'd better try a user account with 
those keys. 
Brandon