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Hi
how could i hide ssh banner coz it print ssh version
am running centos 4
i need to hide my ssh version
plz help
thanks

it might be in the sshd_config (/etc/sshd_config) at the of the file.

i need to hide my ssh version
OpenSSH sshd minimal "banner" is necessary for negotiation. Hiding sshd's banner is not a "fix". If you disagree you should explain in detail what the "problem" is and why you think banner hiding is a "fix".

Your ssh banner before login is set in /etc/ssh/sshd_config , so in sshd_config you can set it to say

Code:

Banner none

Furthermore, after succesful login, the ssh linux splash you see is usually configured via /etc/pam.d/sshd and/or /etc/pam.d/login
In those two files, look for the line that says

Code:

session optional pam_motd.so

and comment it out:

Code:

# session optional pam_motd.so

then of course save, close, reload.

If you ask me, those banners are a complete waste of valuable screen-space (and time). First thing I kick out with a new openssh installation.