Is SSH and remote server config safe on public wifi?
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I need to get out of this apartment and see other human beings. I'd like to go to the local coffee shop to do my server configuration through SSH. I might also be using FTP. Is this safe?
SSH yes, FTP no. As a bonus, HTTP is only safe if you use it over HTTPS. You can use SCP or SFTP to transfer files securely to hosts which are already running SSH though.
Just don't use a 90's version of SSH and you will be fine.
to be extra safe, setup key based authentication between yourself and your server. It will not connect if there is a man in the middle of the transaction, giving you much more security.
SSH yes, FTP no. As a bonus, HTTP is only safe if you use it over HTTPS. You can use SCP or SFTP to transfer files securely to hosts which are already running SSH though.
Just don't use a 90's version of SSH and you will be fine.
to be extra safe, setup key based authentication between yourself and your server. It will not connect if there is a man in the middle of the transaction, giving you much more security.