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Old 02-02-2003, 12:03 PM   #1
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limit directory access for ssh account

How do I give a user ssh access but limit them to their home directory?
 
Old 02-02-2003, 12:14 PM   #2
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Easiest way (NOT THE SECUREST WAY) I've found is to use rbash. Search the site for rbash or read the VERY BRIEF man rbash page (actually just read man bash).

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There's also http://chrootssh.sourceforge.net/patches/
 
  


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