Right, I forgot that ~ has to be secure as well. Yes this is documented and desired as the default behavior. From man sshd_config :
StrictModes Specifies whether sshd should check file modes and ownership of the user’s files and home directory before accepting login. This is normally desirable because novices sometimes accidentally leave their directory or files world-writable. The default is “yes”. You can turn this off in /etc/ssh/sshd_config by changing StrictModes yes to StrictModes no Though it is not recommended. I will go ahead and convert this to a question. ** Changed in: openssh (Ubuntu) Status: Incomplete => Invalid ** Converted to question: https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/openssh/+question/132640 -- ssh autologin fails to work https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/669338 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to openssh in ubuntu. -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs