Cannot telnet using root

[Clarence J]

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!

[ZEISS · Accepted solution]

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

[Clarence J]

Thks! It works!!

[Ralf Reinartz]

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

[Mark Fenton]

Amen, Raif!