extend ssh session timeout
Can I disable or extend the session timeout that happens after just a few minutes of inactivity when logged in via ssh?
It's pretty frustrating when administering, to be constantly booted and have to re-connect.
It's not a clean exit -- no notification, no logout... just nothing. And /proc/sys/net/ipv4/tcp_keepalive_time is set to 7200; plenty. Does that suggest it's on the firewall end?
Any help appreciated!
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semi-remedied
It appears you might've addressed this...?
Now I get a "Connection to [hostname] closed." message.
I'd still prefer being able to configure timeout duration, but I appreciate that there's at least a cleaner exit now -- thanks!
Update: or maybe the notification is only apparent with certain ssh clients...
SSH keepalive
Take a look at the keepalive settings for your SSH client. You should be able to adjust this so that your connection doesn't time out.
keepalive, client side
Ben, you're a legend!