How to SSH into Raspberry Pi: A Step-by-Step Guide
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Summary
Secure Shell (SSH) is an essential tool for remote access to your Raspberry Pi, allowing you to communicate with your Pi wirelessly and without a monitor.
SSH is particularly advantageous for controlling multiple Raspberry Pis, using your Pi as a server, or simply preferring command-line interaction.
This extensive guide provides an introduction to SSH and outlines the steps you can take to enable it on your Raspberry Pi.
It also includes several recommended techniques for finding your Raspberry Pi’s IP address, connecting to it via SSH, and troubleshooting common problems.
The article also emphasizes the need to prioritize security by changing default passwords, using SSH keys for authentication, and disabling password-based authentication.
It also mentions techniques like changing the default SSH port and setting up a firewall to enhance security further.
The article also encourages users to keep their Raspberry Pi OS up to date and limit SSH access to specific users.