Getting Started with Smallstep SSH
Smallstep SSH is a commercial product that delivers a complete end-to-end SSH
workflow combining the benefits of modern identity providers, SSH certificates,
and proven standard technologies like OpenSSH and OAuth. The Professional
Edition is a managed offering that takes the open source step-ca and adds
automatic access control, end-to-end user lifecycle management, event activity
logging, and reporting.
Before you begin, register for a smallstep account if you haven't already.
Step 1: Set up your client
Start by configuring SSH access on your laptop:
Step 2: Register Hosts
Register your hosts with Smallstep SSH:
Step 3: Set up Single Sign-on and Directory Sync
If you want to use Smallstep SSH in multi-user mode, you can sync with an identity provider. Note: Single Sign-on through your identity provider requires SSH Professional + Team level account or higher. [Click here for more pricing information] (/sso-ssh/pricing/#pricing).
Step 4: Grant Access
Establish access control rules:
Looking For Technical Details On The Product?
You can read more about the technical details of Smallstep SSH by visiting our how it works page.
Introducing
Device Identity
Ensure that only company-owned devices can access your enterprise's most sensitive resources.
