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Outbound SSH connections don't work

Last updated on Aug 24, 2025

By default, Onidel servers block outbound SSH connections as a security precaution. This measure helps prevent compromised servers from being used to launch attacks against external systems.

As a result, you won't be able to initiate SSH connections to other servers or use SSH-based tools (such as Git) without adjusting this setting.

To disable this protection:

  1. Go to the VM Management page.

  2. Navigate to the Security tab.

  3. Toggle off the Block Outgoing SSH option.

This will allow your server to make outbound SSH connections as needed.