Rolf Berkenbosch said: > How is that log file called? First check: /var/log/messages /var/log/secure If nothing turns up there... Make sure no one is using SSH. Stop the SSH server: # /sbin/service sshd stop Start SSH in debug mode (this will show you the debug output on the console # /usr/sbin/sshd -dd Try to log into the SSH server. -- William Hooper