PowerShell / PowerShell/Win32-OpenSSH

Disable shell access while allowing SCP

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Description

I have an OpenSSH Server on Windows that I want to use only for SCP. Is there a way to disable normal SSH (shell) access while still allowing SCP?

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No files, tests, or entry points are identified in the issue. Start by checking how Win32-OpenSSH configures command and shell access on Windows, then determine whether SCP can be allowed independently; done means a supported configuration or implementation prevents normal shell access while preserving SCP.

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Domain
operating-systems, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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