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How do I enable SSH on my macOS system?

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I would like to use the SSH sensors of PRTG to monitor my macOS system. How do I enable SSH on this target?

configuration mac macos macosx sensor ssh

Created on Mar 7, 2012 2:01:08 PM by Daniel Zobel [Product Manager]

Last change on Mar 7, 2012 2:01:08 PM



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This article applies as of PRTG 22

Enabling Remote Login on macOS

On your macOS system, go to the System Preferences and open Sharing.

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Enable the Remote Login option.

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Note: Not all SSH sensors in PRTG support macOS systems. For a compatibility list, see Which Linux or macOS distributions are supported by the Linux/Unix sensors (SSH, SNMP)?.

Created on Mar 7, 2012 2:08:42 PM by Daniel Zobel [Product Manager]

Last change on Jan 4, 2023 9:53:50 AM by Brandy Greger [Paessler Support]




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