SSH. Account rights for AcceptEnv

Question

Hi. I am using ssh on windows server 2019.

In the C:\ProgramData\ssh\sshd_config I am using

• AcceptEnv

This works when the account is a local administrator.

Although the documentation says this is not supported: OpenSSH Server configuration for Windows | Microsoft Learn

It works. I think the documentation is just not updated.

But if the account is not the local administrator, it doesn't work.

What permissions does the account need to use

• AcceptEnv

?

Answer 1

Hello

Thank you for posting in Q&A forum.

The official documentation for OpenSSH on Windows does state that the AcceptEnv directive is not supported. This can be confusing, especially since you've observed it working under certain conditions.

The discrepancy might be due to the way OpenSSH is implemented on Windows compared to Unix-like systems. While some features might appear to work, they aren't officially supported and could lead to inconsistent behavior, particularly with non-admin accounts.

To ensure reliable and secure operation, it's best to follow the official guidelines. If you need to pass environment variables, you might consider alternative methods, such as:

1. Using PowerShell Profiles script.
2. Group Policy.
3. Login Scripts.

I hope the information above is helpful.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to let us know.

Best Regards,

Daisy Zhou

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