Steps to Set SSH Timeout on Your Server

1. Connect to the Server via SSH
   Run the following command to log in to your server:

   ssh <username>@<ip_address> -p <port>
   

   

2. Edit the SSH Configuration File
   Open the SSH configuration file using the nano editor:

   sudo nano /etc/ssh/sshd_config
   

   Note: You can use vim or any other text editor if preferred.

   

3. Locate the ClientAliveInterval Setting
   In the opened file, find the line containing ClientAliveInterval . If it is commented out, remove the # at the beginning.

4. Set the Desired Timeout
   Modify or add the following line with your preferred timeout value in seconds:

   ClientAliveInterval 300
   
   

   

5. Save and Apply Changes

   • Save the file ( CTRL + X , then Y , and press Enter ).
   • Restart the SSH service to apply the changes:

     sudo systemctl restart sshd