How do I prevent root from logging in via ssh?

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  1. Edit the file /etc/ssh/sshd_config

    
     PermitRootLogin=no
     
    

    User's may still login to the system with another account and become root by using su or sudo. A log will be kept in /var/log/secure listing the the username of the user that performed this action.

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