Configuring SSH

• In order to improve effeciency and still keepping high levels of security we recommend INCD users the following ssh configurations at their local workstation (PC or laptop desktop)

Enabling SSH agents and forwarding

• Edit the ssh configue file

  $sudo vi /etc/ssh_config
  

• Enable the following options:

    Host *
     ForwardAgent yes
     ForwardX11 yes
     ForwardX11Trusted yes
     GSSAPIAuthentication yes
  

• Disclaimer: In some OS the ssh configuration file location may change please consult your OS for details.

• More information about ssh in multiple OS can be found here SSH Forwarding guide