Two step authentication on SSH with Google Authenticator under Debian Sid

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On a Debian Sid system, install the following :

apt-get install libpam-google-authenticator

Edit /etc/ssh/sshd_config and set :

ChallengeResponseAuthentication yes

Restart the service :

service ssh restart

Now run :

google-authenticator

Scan the barcode from the Google Authenticator app on your mobile device.

Edit /etc/pam.d/sshd and add at the very beginning of the file :

auth required pam_google_authenticator.so

Now test a SSH connection. You should be prompted by a cool “Verification code :” Then by the regular password prompt.



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