Guide: Enabling SSH Access on a Mac via System Settings
The SSH server on a Mac is managed through the Remote Login setting in System Settings, not by installing separate software. To enable it, users must navigate to General > Sharing, toggle on Remote Login, and specify which user accounts can connect. After enabling, other devices on the same local network can connect using the Mac's hostname or local IP address and the appropriate account credentials. The process does not require enabling other sharing services or full-disk access for standard shell connections.
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