topic Re: Cannot telnet using root in Operating System - Linux

Cannot telnet using root

Clarence J — Mon, 14 May 2001 00:50:18 GMT

Hi Everyone,

I've tried to telnet to my Linux RedHat 7.0 machine using root account but it does not allow me. I do not have the problem with any other account.

Why is this so and how do I overcome this?

Thks on advance!

Re: Cannot telnet using root

ZEISS — Mon, 14 May 2001 04:53:17 GMT

move /etc/securetty to /etc/securetty.org

Re: Cannot telnet using root

Clarence J — Mon, 14 May 2001 05:40:15 GMT

Thks! It works!!

Re: Cannot telnet using root

Ralf Reinartz — Mon, 14 May 2001 08:09:52 GMT

Calence,

For security Resaons Telent for root ist disabled on most Unix Systems.
You can enable, but it is strongly recommented to do not.
Connect as a User and change User to root.
Or better: Use SSH.

so long

Ralf

Re: Cannot telnet using root

Mark Fenton — Mon, 14 May 2001 23:42:07 GMT

Amen, Raif!