Learn how to enable SSH on your Mac using the command line in this comprehensive guide. By enabling SSH, you can establish remote connections to your computer easily. Follow these steps to enable SSH and start managing your Mac remotely.
Checking SSH Status on Mac
Before enabling SSH, it’s useful to check if SSH is already enabled on your Mac. To do this, open the Terminal and enter the following command:
sudo systemsetup -getremotelogin
If the command returns “Remote Login: On”, SSH is already enabled. If it returns “Remote Login: Off”, continue with the next steps to enable it.
Enabling SSH on Mac
To enable SSH on your Mac, follow these steps:
- Open the Terminal.
- Enter the following command:
- Provide your administrator password when prompted.
- Wait for the command to execute. No confirmation message will be displayed.
sudo systemsetup -setremotelogin on
You have now enabled SSH on your Mac. Any user account on your Mac can access it remotely using the SSH command and your Mac’s IP address.
Disabling SSH on Mac
If you want to disable SSH and block remote connections to your Mac, follow these steps:
- Open the Terminal.
- Enter the following command:
- Provide your administrator password when prompted.
- Wait for the command to execute. All active SSH connections will be disconnected.
sudo systemsetup -setremotelogin off
FAQ: How to Enable SSH on a Mac from the Command Line
1. What is this guide about?
This guide explains how to enable SSH on a Mac using the command line.
2. How can this guide help me?
This guide provides step-by-step instructions to enable SSH and allows you to establish remote connections to your Mac.
