Avoiding SSH Connection Timeouts

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SSH Connection Timeout

• Most ssh login/shell connections to servers will timeout and you will have to login again and again.
• To avoid these and keep the shell connection alive for longer, try these steps
• The steps were initially discussed here -> https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/200239/how-can-i-keep-my-ssh-sessions-from-freezing

Client side changes (your osx/linux pc)

1. edit /etc/ssh/ssh
2. you will need sudo credentials and/or permissions
3. add the following lines where appropriate

    Host *
    ServerAliveInterval 100

4. save and close
5. restart ssh session or client

Server side changes (linux server)

1. edit /etc/ssh/sshd_config
2. you will need sudo credentials and/or permissions
3. add the following lines where appropriate or uncomment if they are already present

    ClientAliveInterval 60
    TCPKeepAlive yes
    ClientAliveCountMax 10000

4. save and close
5. restart ssh server service sshd restart or service ssh restart