SSH is installed but not enabled by default in Raspberry Pi OS. It could easily be enabled using raspi-config utility.
Steps to enable SSH server on Raspberry Pi (Raspberry Pi OS):
- Open Raspberry Pi Software Configuration Tool (raspi-config) from the terminal.
sudo raspi-config
- Select Interfacing Options from the main interface.
- Choose P2 SSH in the Interfacing Options menu
- Select Yes to enable SSH.
- SSH server is now enabled.
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Shakir Zakaria
Mohd Shakir Zakaria is an experienced cloud architect with a strong development and open-source advocacy background. He boasts multiple certifications in AWS, Red Hat, VMware, ITIL, and Linux, underscoring his expertise in cloud architecture and system administration.
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Mohd Shakir Zakaria is an experienced cloud architect with a strong development and open-source advocacy background. He boasts multiple certifications in AWS, Red Hat, VMware, ITIL, and Linux, underscoring his expertise in cloud architecture and system administration.
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