SSH (Secure Shell) is a protocol used for secure communication between two devices over a network. It is commonly used to connect to remote servers or to control other devices. In this article, I will show you how to SSH into a macOS device from another device, such as a Windows PC, Linux machine, or another macOS device.
Step 1: Enable SSH on the Target macOS Device
First, you need to enable SSH on the target macOS device. To do this, go to “System Preferences” > “Sharing” and check the “Remote Login” option. By default, SSH listens on port 22, but you can specify a different port if desired.
Step 2: Find the IP Address of the Target macOS Device
The next step is to find the IP address of the target macOS device. You can find this by going to the “Apple” menu and selecting “System Preferences. " Then, click on “Network” and find the IP address under the “Status” section. Alternatively, you can open the Terminal on the target macOS device and run the following command:
ipconfig getifaddr en0
Note: The interface name (en0 in this example) may be different on your device.
Step 3: Connect to the Target macOS Device Using SSH
Now that you have the IP address of the target macOS device, you can connect to it using SSH. If you are using a Windows PC, you can use an SSH client like PuTTY. If you are using a Linux machine or another macOS device, you can use the built-in Terminal app.
To connect to the target macOS device using Terminal, open the Terminal app and run the following command:
ssh [username]@[IP address]
Replace [username] with the username on the target macOS device and [IP address] with the IP address you found in step 2.
If all goes well, you should be prompted for the password for the specified user. Enter the password, and you should now be connected to the target macOS device via SSH.
In conclusion, SSH is a powerful tool that allows you to securely connect to other devices over a network. By following these steps, you can easily SSH into a macOS device from another device, such as a Windows PC, Linux machine, or another macOS device.