.. _ssh-networks-sensor:

Configuring Network Sensor SSH Service
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The Secure Shell (SSH) is a security protocol used to connect to remote hosts.
You can control the SSH service function of network sensors.

To configure SSH service activation for the network sensor
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#. Go to **System** in the top panel
#. Go to **System > System** in the left panel.
#. Select the checkbox for the network sensor settings you want to change.
#. Select **Edit Appliance Settings** from the **Tasks** menu.
#. In the **Security** item, select the **Enable SSH** checkbox and change the setting to **ON**.
#. Click Save botton. 

To configure SSH service access control for the network sensor
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.. note:: Network sensor **Enable SSH** must be set to **ON**. 

#. Go to **System** in the top panel
#. Go to **System > Sensor** in the left panel
#. Select the checkbox for the network sensor settings you want to change.
#. Select **Edit Network Sensor Settings** from the **Tasks** menu.
#. In the **Miscellaneous** item, select the **Disable access SSH** checkbox and change the setting to **ON**.
#. Click Save botton.