How to disable root ssh login?

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Create a Username (replace the xxxxxxxxx with your own choices):

1. # adduser 'xxxxxxxxx'
2. # passwd 'xxxxxxxxx'
3. Test the username and password.
4. Edit # /etc/ssh/sshd_config
5. Search for PermitRootLogin yes, change to PermitRootLogin no.
6. Save the file.
7. Restart ssh service sshd restart OR # /etc/init.d/sshd restart.

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