How to Set Up a Custom Banner Message in Your Ubuntu Linux Machine for Remote Users

Part 1 of 3:

Adding a Welcome Message

Sudo to root. You will need to modify superuser file.
Open the config file for the banner. Type vim /etc/issue.net
Read the file. You will get a screen similar to the one shown.
Add your message. Next just below the lines of Debian 6.0, type any custom message you feel.
Check the look of the file. The issue.net file looks as shown
Exit out of this file. Save the changes by typing EscKey + !wq

Part 2 of 3:

Configuring SSH Daemon

Close SSH if running. You need to make SSH understand that you need to enable the Banner Message.
Open the configuration file. Issue the command, vim /etc/ssh/sshd_config
Modify the file. Now in the sshd_config file, you need to uncomment the Banner portion as shown
Start SSH. Issue the command --> /etc/init.d/ssh restart
Wait until restarted. The OpenSSH Server Daemon process will restart.

Part 3 of 3:

Testing the Message

Connect via localhost. After this is done, you can test it by issuing a test login via localhost by issuing the following command ssh localhost
Type yes to connect.

Lesley Montoya

Update 04 March 2020

You should read it

May be interested

How to install Ubuntu on a VMware virtual machine
how to install ubuntu on a vmware virtual machine. ubuntu is a very popular operating system nowadays parallel to windows and macos. but ubuntu still makes many users wonder before upgrading should use on their own computers, so we still have a way to experience ubuntu.
How to Install Custom Fonts in Ubuntu
this tutorial will show you how to install, custom fonts with font manager in ubuntu. linux it's a little bit different than windows when it comes to installing, but there has no need to be confused, it's an easy task. first you must to...
Start Linux and Windows XP on the same machine
when you turn on the device, if you want both linux and xp to boot together to choose to use, you can follow the instructions below. the test was done with ubuntu 7.04 (a version of linux) and windows xp service pack 2. in it, ubuntu was installed first, xp was installed later on a seagate 80 gb sata hard drive.
5 things to do when installing Ubuntu on PC
ubuntu is a powerful linux distribution suitable for a wide variety of use cases, ideal for both beginners and seasoned linux users.
Instructions for installing VLC 1.1 from Git in Ubuntu Linux
with many improvements in version 1.1, many ubuntu users are quite eager to become the first to enjoy vlc's gadgets.
How to install and use TeamViewer on Linux
teamviewer is a powerful tool that allows teams to collaborate and share their screens in real time. it is also extremely useful in remote technology support.
Is Arch Linux better than Ubuntu?
arch linux and ubuntu are two big names in the linux world. both have a huge fan base, with two completely opposite positions.
Distinguish Ubuntu and Linux Mint
linux is an open-source operating system and anyone can edit and customize to their liking, ubuntu and mint are the two operating systems born from that.
Running Linux on Windows 10 does not require a virtual machine, here are 18 things you should know
the windows subsystem for linux (wsl) feature - also called bash, helps programmers run ubuntu directly on windows without the need for a virtual machine. the following article will help readers better understand linux tools - wsl.
Following many other Linux employees, Ubuntu stopped providing 32-bit ISO Images
ubuntu declares that it will stop providing the iso installer for os that the new version starting with ubuntu 17.0 (artful aardvark) will be released on october 19.