Security News > 2021 > November > How to install the OpenSSH server on Windows with PowerShell

If you've ever had a need to SSH into a Windows machine, Jack Wallen shows you how to make that possible with the help of PowerShell.

I'm going to walk you through the process of installing the OpenSSH Server on Windows 10, configuring it to start at boot, and then show you how to log in from a Linux machine.

Set-Service -Name sshd -StartupType 'Automatic' How to SSH into your Windows machine.

If you try that password and it fails, you might have to make sure your Windows machine allows for password login.

Many times, the Windows 10 desktops are configured to login via Windows Hello Face, Fingerprint, PIN or Security Key.

When you go to login, you can still use your default method of authenticating, but you'll be able to login with your account password via SSH. If you don't disable the Windows Hello requirement, you might have trouble logging in via SSH. Attempt to SSH into the Windows machine again.

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