Disable Root Login for Better VPS Security

Disable Root Login for Better VPS Security

Allowing direct root login via SSH is risky and makes your VPS vulnerable to brute-force attacks. It’s recommended to disable root login and use a regular user with sudo privileges.

Step 1: Create a New User

sudo adduser newuser
sudo usermod -aG sudo newuser

Step 2: Login with New User

ssh newuser@your-server-ip

Step 3: Disable Root Login

Edit the SSH configuration file:

sudo nano /etc/ssh/sshd_config

Find the line:

PermitRootLogin yes

Change it to:

PermitRootLogin no

Step 4: Restart SSH Service

sudo systemctl restart ssh

✅ Now root login is disabled, and only your new user can log in with SSH, making your VPS more secure.

  • VPS Security, Server Protection, SSH Hardening, Root Login
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