SSH connection getting refused
Whether on a LAN or not on a LAN, I normally do this:
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First install openssh-server on all PCs that will be receiving the SSH connection:
sudo apt-get install openssh-server
Verify that the PC where I just installed openssh-server is accessible. The fastest way is to send it a ping.
ping 192.168.0.100
assuming the IP address is the IP address of my friend's PC. If it appears ok then I proceed with accessing to it. Remember that you need to use an account that already exists on your friend's PC. Normally his own account will do.
ssh [email protected]
where friend
is your friend's user name.
In a normal scenario this should be enough. Let me know if it works.
When you try and connect, use the -vvv
switch to show debug information:
ssh -vvv username@host