autossh

In the world of server management, maintaining a stable and reliable SSH connection is crucial, especially when you're managing servers over unstable networks. This is where autossh comes into play. Autossh is a simple program that automatically restarts SSH sessions and tunnels in case of network disruptions or unexpected server reboots. In this blog post, we will delve into how you can use autossh to enhance your SSH experience, along with detailed installation instructions across various Linux distributions using apt, dnf, and zypper package managers. Autossh is not a replacement for the SSH program itself; it acts as a wrapper to monitor and manage your SSH sessions.

SSH (Secure Shell) is a protocol extensively used for secure remote operations in a range of professional and personal environments. Sometimes, maintaining a persistent SSH connection is crucial, especially when connectivity issues like network instability or random disconnections occur. That’s where autossh comes in handy. Autossh is a simple program designed to start, monitor, and restart SSH sessions automatically when they crash or are inadvertently stopped. This functionality makes autossh particularly beneficial for maintaining persistent tunnels or keeping a session active indefinitely.