X11 Forwarding with SSH

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Here is how to configure X11 forwarding with ssh.
Takes under a minute to configure:

1. On the SERVER: set “X11Forwarding yes” in your

	/etc/ssh/sshd_config

2. On the SERVER in the USER’s home dir:

	sudo rm -f .Xauth*

3. On the client:

	ssh -2 -4 -C -X -v USER@SERVER

4. Once logged in to the SERVER run “xclock” to confirm

done :)

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5 comments

  1. Lin P
    December 7, 2007 at 01:27

    I am trying to do what is suggested, however on my school box “sshd_config” is protected. Any thoughts?

  2. Keil
    December 7, 2007 at 01:28

    unprotect it :)

    do: sudo vi sshd_config

    or find someone who has permissions to do so

  3. G. Onet
    December 7, 2007 at 01:30

    Thank you – very precise and short.
    Tool me under 3 minutes – am I slow?
    But it does really what it supposed to, that is cool!

  4. Patrick Regan
    March 3, 2008 at 16:45

    You can also use the following command

    ssh hostname -X

    the X switch tells ssh to forward X11 info for that session. It can be done without changing the sshd_config file.

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