Why You Should Disable Root Login on Your VPS

By default, the root user has full control over your VPS. Disabling direct root login helps prevent brute-force attacks. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Create a new user with sudo access (not root).
  2. Edit the SSH config file (/etc/ssh/sshd_config) and set PermitRootLogin no.
  3. Restart the SSH service to apply changes.

This simple step adds an extra layer of security to your VPS.

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