Basicly SSH server disable the client to SSH to root account.

this guide show how to enable it.

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1. Edit sshd_config
$ sudo nano /etc/ssh/sshd_config

 

2. Change permission
#PermitRootLogin prohibit-password

$Change to below

PermitRootLogin yes

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3. Restart service

$ sudo service ssh restart

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Done.

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