# SSH Connection (Google Secure Shell)

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This method is available if you use Google Chrome for connection to the MikoPBX web interface.
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### Enabling password access

1. Go to the "**System**" -> "**General Settings**" section.

<figure><img src="/files/8fd4CCqVrgdif9B07djV" alt=""><figcaption><p>"<strong>System</strong>" - "<strong>General settings</strong>" section</p></figcaption></figure>

2. Go to the "**SSH**" section. Toggle the "**Disable password logins**" switch (switch is enabled by default). Set your password for the SSH connection. **Save** the settings.

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Do not use weak passwords! Always disable password-based SSH connections after you log out!
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<figure><img src="/files/6PInZSj7lYU6RqagCXXl" alt=""><figcaption><p>Password-based access</p></figcaption></figure>

### Connection using Google Secure Shell

1. In the MikoPBX Web-interface, go to "Maintenance" -> "SSH console".

<figure><img src="/files/TqAxO66imJdilrp2ranF" alt=""><figcaption><p>"Maintenance" -> "SSH Console" section</p></figcaption></figure>

2. If you don't have the "**Secure Shell**" browser extension installed, you will be redirected to the extension store. Click "**Add to Chrome**." After installation is complete, return to the web interface and repeat **Step 1**.

<figure><img src="/files/VLpUM1uPkULIfl2x4eII" alt=""><figcaption><p>Installing extension</p></figcaption></figure>

3. After redirecting to the Google Secure Shell tab, enter "**yes**" in the dialog box for a new connection. Press "**Enter**."

<figure><img src="/files/y7HbdMobGA4DyHig0lBT" alt=""><figcaption><p>Dialog box #1</p></figcaption></figure>

4. In the new dialog box, enter the previously set SSH password. Press "**Enter**."

<figure><img src="/files/zHu9KIHLZTk0QKVIdF5I" alt=""><figcaption><p>Dialog box #2</p></figcaption></figure>

An SSH connection will be established. :tada:

<figure><img src="/files/RfDq3s8SddIXZNOI0Xsf" alt=""><figcaption><p>Successful SSH connection</p></figcaption></figure>


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