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Enabling SFTP

This alternative example describes how to enable SFTP access on a Security Gateway using the default “admin” account. Note: a Security Policy must already contain a rule that allows connections via SSH.

1. Connect via command line using the default “admin" account
2. Navigate to expert mode
3. Backup the current /etc/ssh/sshd_config file

cp /etc/ssh/sshd_config /etc/ssh/sshd_config_original

4. Edit the current /etc/ssh/sshd_config file:

vi /etc/ssh/sshd_config

5. Below the sftp line

#Subsystem sftp /usr/libexec/openssh/sftp-server

Add:

Subsystem sftp internal-sftp

6. Save the changes and exit from vi editor.

7. Restart the SSHD daemon

/sbin/service sshd restart

8. Now you can connect with the gateway with an SFTP client using TCP port 22.