Tailscale ssh timeout

1. How to set timeout for SSH session?
2. Why does my SSH keep timing out?
3. What is the limit session time for SSH?
4. How do I keep my SSH session alive?

How to set timeout for SSH session?

Use the ssh_timeout command to set the number of minutes that the SSH session can be idle before it is closed. The default timeout interval is 0 minutes. Use this value, if you do not want the SSH session to expire. The minimum timeout interval is 2 minutes.

Why does my SSH keep timing out?

This error message comes from the SSH client. The error indicates that the server didn't respond to the client and the client program gave up (timed out). The following are common causes for this error: The security group or network ACL doesn't allow access.

What is the limit session time for SSH?

The maximum idle time for SSH sessions is 240 minutes.

How do I keep my SSH session alive?

Using the ClientAlive Interval Option

One way to prevent an SSH session from closing due to inactivity is to use the “ClientAliveInterval” option. This option sends a null packet to the server at a specified interval to keep the connection alive.