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How to Check and Configure SSH Timeout Settings on Your Server

Tutorial August 19, 2024
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  • Total Session Timeout Calculation: The total timeout before the SSH session expires due to inactivity is calculated as ClientAliveInterval * ClientAliveCountMax. For example, with the settings above, the session will timeout after 900 seconds (15 minutes) of inactivity.
  • If you’re using nano, press CTRL + X, then Y, and Enter to save and exit.
  • If using vim, press ESC, then type :wq and hit Enter.