telnet refuses logging in as root

Racso · 07-07-2002, 02:54 AM

Why does the telnet server refuse to accept a ROOT login?
How do I make it possible?

Thanks

pk21 · 07-07-2002, 03:32 AM

There should be an option somewhere to only allow root to login locally. But it should be possibly to login as a regular user first and then use the "su" command.

acid_kewpie · 07-07-2002, 03:39 AM

root login is, of course, disabled on purpose, as 1) telnet is very insecure, and 2) logging in as root over telnet is potential suicide

zeky · 07-07-2002, 04:51 PM

Don't log in as root, specialy if you're logging on telnet

trickykid · 07-07-2002, 05:02 PM

Use ssh and login as a regular user, then su when needed to get root privileges...

pickledbeans · 07-07-2002, 05:06 PM

Also suggested learn how to use sudo for common admin task. like mounting filesystems, reboots, ppp,

man sudo
man visuduo
man visudoers

Racso · 07-08-2002, 06:47 PM

Thanks