{"id":11041,"date":"2024-03-14T13:17:56","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T13:17:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.silicloud.com\/blog\/how-to-check-the-status-of-ssh-in-debian\/"},"modified":"2025-08-04T06:54:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T06:54:07","slug":"how-to-check-the-status-of-ssh-in-debian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.silicloud.com\/blog\/how-to-check-the-status-of-ssh-in-debian\/","title":{"rendered":"Check SSH Status in Debian: Quick Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

To check the status of SSH, you can do so by following these methods:<\/p>\n

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  1. To check the status of the SSH service, you can use the command line by entering the following command in the terminal.<\/li>\n
  2. Please check the status of the SSH service using the following command: sudo systemctl status ssh.<\/li>\n
  3. If the ssh service is running, it will display the status of the service and some other information.<\/li>\n
  4. Utilize system monitoring tools such as htop, top, or system monitoring panels to check the status of the SSH service. Search for the SSH service in these tools to view its running status and resource usage.<\/li>\n
  5. Viewing log files: You can check the status of the SSH service by viewing the system log files. Use the following command to view the latest SSH logs:<\/li>\n
  6. View the end of the auth.log file using sudo command.<\/li>\n
  7. Searching for the keyword “ssh” in the log files can help you find relevant information and the status of the SSH service.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    These are several methods to check the SSH status on a Debian system, you can choose the suitable method based on your preference and needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    To check the status of SSH, you can do so by following these methods: To check the status of the SSH service, you can use the command line by entering the following command in the terminal. Please check the status of the SSH service using the following command: sudo systemctl status ssh. 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