[Tips] Fix SSH login slowness

rern · 2 August 2017 15:18

OSMC SSH takes seconds to login.

Fix:

Add UseDNS no to sshd_config

sudo echo 'UseDNS no' >> /etc/ssh/sshd_config

Restart SSH

sudo systemctl restart ssh

fzinken · 2 August 2017 15:23

HI @rern

This actually is the default of OSMC to be configured this way.
Unfortunately there was a bug that has prevented the right config to be set.
@sam_nazarko is currently checking ways to fix it.

sam_nazarko · 2 August 2017 15:26

It’s actually been fixed in the July update, but will only apply for new installs only.

Smurphy · 2 August 2017 15:27

Yes, if the DNS is not configure and/or not working, that works… if DNS is working however, you don’t need that

joakim_s · 2 August 2017 15:53

Another solution is to add a host in /etc/hosts

192.168.28.235 Hplaptop

I’ve added the the usual ssh clients ip to hosts, so login is lightning fast