Remote SSH Connections

For OS login, it is recommended to use passphrase protected SSH key pairs instead of passwords, and to not allow remote root login.

• Generate a passphrase-protected SSH key for each system that needs to access the server
• Disable SSH password authentication
• Disable root login

Zixi Feeders, Zixi Broadcasters and Zixi Receivers have a section called SSH Tunnels in the Settings screen. This section allows defining reverse tunnels to a remote SSH server, in order to allow accessing the application through a secure SSH tunnel remotely. Make sure to stop/delete all tunnels if remote access is not desirable.

 To configure an SSH Tunnel:

1. Fill in the details in the Server Connection section (see table below) to configure a connection to the server.
2. Click Apply.
3. In the Reverse Tunnels section, click Add.
   The Tunnel Details dialog appears:
   
4. Type the Remote Source Port that will be used to connect.
5. In the Local Destination IP field, type the IP address of the Zixi Feeder.
6. In the Local Destination Port, type the port number in the Zixi Feeder for the specific reverse SSH tunnel.
7. Click OK.