PamoDev · April 11, 2025 10:23 · Apr 11, 2025 · Apr 11, 2025 · Apr 29, 2024 · Apr 29, 2024
diff --git a/ssh_into_wsl2.md b/ssh_into_wsl2.md
@@ -24,7 +24,6 @@
     wsl.exe hostname -I 
     ```
 > As of now, it seems like the WSL2 Instance is having a static IP, a lot of shenanigans wasnt needed that is described elsewhere, for setting up the ssh-agent
-
 5. Restart wsl by shutting it down (`wsl --shutdown`) and then starting it again (`wsl`)
 
 
@@ -48,4 +47,8 @@
       IdentityFile ~/.ssh/id_rsa
     ```
 4. Now you can ssh to your wsl2 instance: `ssh wsl_hostname_placeholder`
-    1. If you didn't add a ssh config, then you need specify those options: `ssh wsl_user_placheolder@wsl_hostname_placeholder -p 2222`
+    1. If you didn't add a ssh config, then you need specify those options: `ssh wsl_user_placheolder@wsl_hostname_placeholder -p 2222`
+
+### On System Reboot
+
+the WSL Instance is inactive at boot. As soon as a WSL Instance is started, the ssh-agent will be available. You can automate the startup or set `Windows Terminal` to start on boot with the WSL Shell.
diff --git a/ssh_into_wsl2.md b/ssh_into_wsl2.md
@@ -2,9 +2,8 @@
 
 ## Install WSL2 SSH server
 
-1. Open your wsl ubuntu terminal
+1. Open your wsl terminal
 2. install open-ssh server
-
    ```sh
    sudo apt update 
    sudo apt install openssh-server
@@ -20,12 +19,12 @@
     sudo systemctl start ssh
     sudo systemctl enable ssh
     ```
-4. Set [mirrored networking mode](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/networking#mirrored-mode-networking) in `.wslconfig`
-
-    ```
-    [wsl2]
-    networkingMode=mirrored
+4. Set a fixed Hostname for the WSL Instance in (`C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc`) for the Ip that is shown
+    ```powershell
+    wsl.exe hostname -I 
     ```
+> As of now, it seems like the WSL2 Instance is having a static IP, a lot of shenanigans wasnt needed that is described elsewhere, for setting up the ssh-agent
+
 5. Restart wsl by shutting it down (`wsl --shutdown`) and then starting it again (`wsl`)
 
 

diff --git a/ssh_into_wsl2.md b/ssh_into_wsl2.md
@@ -26,12 +26,7 @@
     [wsl2]
     networkingMode=mirrored
     ```
-5. Expose port `2222` in the wsl2 firewall in **PRIVILEGED PowerShell terminal**:
-
-    ```powershell
-    New-NetFirewallHyperVRule -Name "SSH" -DisplayName "SSH" -Direction Inbound -VMCreatorId '{40E0AC32-46A5-438A-A0B2-2B479E8F2E90}' -Protocol TCP -LocalPorts 2222
-    ```
-6. Restart wsl by shutting it down (`wsl --shutdown`) and then starting it again (`wsl`)
+5. Restart wsl by shutting it down (`wsl --shutdown`) and then starting it again (`wsl`)
 
 
 ## Using SSH Keys to login

diff --git a/ssh_into_wsl2.md b/ssh_into_wsl2.md
@@ -15,18 +15,23 @@
     3. `PubkeyAuthentication yes` - if you want to use key-based authentication (recommended)
     4. `Port 2222` - Windows ssh server already uses port 22, so we need to pick a different one.
     5. `ListenAddress 0.0.0.0`
-3. Set [mirrored networking mode](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/networking#mirrored-mode-networking) in `.wslconfig`
+3. Activate and start the ssh server:
+    ```sh
+    sudo systemctl start ssh
+    sudo systemctl enable ssh
+    ```
+4. Set [mirrored networking mode](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/networking#mirrored-mode-networking) in `.wslconfig`
 
     ```
     [wsl2]
     networkingMode=mirrored
     ```
-4. Expose port `2222` in the wsl2 firewall in **PRIVILEGED PowerShell terminal**:
+5. Expose port `2222` in the wsl2 firewall in **PRIVILEGED PowerShell terminal**:
 
     ```powershell
     New-NetFirewallHyperVRule -Name "SSH" -DisplayName "SSH" -Direction Inbound -VMCreatorId '{40E0AC32-46A5-438A-A0B2-2B479E8F2E90}' -Protocol TCP -LocalPorts 2222
     ```
-5. Restart wsl by shutting it down (`wsl --shutdown`) and then starting it again (`wsl`)
+6. Restart wsl by shutting it down (`wsl --shutdown`) and then starting it again (`wsl`)
 
 
 ## Using SSH Keys to login

diff --git a/ssh_into_wsl2.md b/ssh_into_wsl2.md
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@
 
 1. Open your wsl ubuntu terminal
 2. install open-ssh server
+
    ```sh
    sudo apt update 
    sudo apt install openssh-server
@@ -15,11 +16,13 @@
     4. `Port 2222` - Windows ssh server already uses port 22, so we need to pick a different one.
     5. `ListenAddress 0.0.0.0`
 3. Set [mirrored networking mode](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/networking#mirrored-mode-networking) in `.wslconfig`
+
     ```
     [wsl2]
     networkingMode=mirrored
     ```
 4. Expose port `2222` in the wsl2 firewall in **PRIVILEGED PowerShell terminal**:
+
     ```powershell
     New-NetFirewallHyperVRule -Name "SSH" -DisplayName "SSH" -Direction Inbound -VMCreatorId '{40E0AC32-46A5-438A-A0B2-2B479E8F2E90}' -Protocol TCP -LocalPorts 2222
     ```
@@ -35,6 +38,7 @@
 3. [Optional] Add ssh config
     1. Edit your ssh config file: `vim ~/.ssh/config`
     2. Add the following config (make sure to replace placeholder values):
+
     ```
     Host wsl_hostname_placeholder
       Hostname wsl_hostname_placeholder

diff --git a/ssh_into_wsl2.md b/ssh_into_wsl2.md
@@ -19,8 +19,8 @@
     [wsl2]
     networkingMode=mirrored
     ```
-4. Expose port `2222` in the wsl2 firewall:
-    ```sh
+4. Expose port `2222` in the wsl2 firewall in **PRIVILEGED PowerShell terminal**:
+    ```powershell
     New-NetFirewallHyperVRule -Name "SSH" -DisplayName "SSH" -Direction Inbound -VMCreatorId '{40E0AC32-46A5-438A-A0B2-2B479E8F2E90}' -Protocol TCP -LocalPorts 2222
     ```
 5. Restart wsl by shutting it down (`wsl --shutdown`) and then starting it again (`wsl`)

diff --git a/ssh_into_wsl2.md b/ssh_into_wsl2.md
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
     3. `PubkeyAuthentication yes` - if you want to use key-based authentication (recommended)
     4. `Port 2222` - Windows ssh server already uses port 22, so we need to pick a different one.
     5. `ListenAddress 0.0.0.0`
-3. Set mirrored networking mode in `.wslconfig`
+3. Set [mirrored networking mode](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/networking#mirrored-mode-networking) in `.wslconfig`
     ```
     [wsl2]
     networkingMode=mirrored

diff --git a/ssh_into_wsl2.md b/ssh_into_wsl2.md
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# Guide
+# Guide: How to SSH Into WSL2
 
 ## Install WSL2 SSH server
 

diff --git a/ssh_into_wsl2.md b/ssh_into_wsl2.md
@@ -0,0 +1,48 @@
+# Guide
+
+## Install WSL2 SSH server
+
+1. Open your wsl ubuntu terminal
+2. install open-ssh server
+   ```sh
+   sudo apt update 
+   sudo apt install openssh-server
+   ```
+2. Configure the ssh server: `sudo vim /etc/ssh/sshd_config`
+    1. `PermitRootLogin no` - disallows root login for security
+    2. `PasswordAuthentication yes` - if you want to allow password login
+    3. `PubkeyAuthentication yes` - if you want to use key-based authentication (recommended)
+    4. `Port 2222` - Windows ssh server already uses port 22, so we need to pick a different one.
+    5. `ListenAddress 0.0.0.0`
+3. Set mirrored networking mode in `.wslconfig`
+    ```
+    [wsl2]
+    networkingMode=mirrored
+    ```
+4. Expose port `2222` in the wsl2 firewall:
+    ```sh
+    New-NetFirewallHyperVRule -Name "SSH" -DisplayName "SSH" -Direction Inbound -VMCreatorId '{40E0AC32-46A5-438A-A0B2-2B479E8F2E90}' -Protocol TCP -LocalPorts 2222
+    ```
+5. Restart wsl by shutting it down (`wsl --shutdown`) and then starting it again (`wsl`)
+
+
+## Using SSH Keys to login
+
+1. Generate new ssh keys on your remote machine by following [this guide from GitHub](https://docs.github.com/en/authentication/connecting-to-github-with-ssh/generating-a-new-ssh-key-and-adding-it-to-the-ssh-agent)
+2. Add your keys to your wsl's user `~/.ssh/authorized_keys`
+    1. Copy the contents of the public key you created in step 1.
+    2. Run: `public_key_placeholder >> ~/.ssh/authorized_keys` - make sure to replace `public_key_placeholder` with the actual contents of the public key
+3. [Optional] Add ssh config
+    1. Edit your ssh config file: `vim ~/.ssh/config`
+    2. Add the following config (make sure to replace placeholder values):
+    ```
+    Host wsl_hostname_placeholder
+      Hostname wsl_hostname_placeholder
+      Port 2222
+      User wsl_user_placheolder
+      UseKeychain yes
+      AddKeysToAgent yes
+      IdentityFile ~/.ssh/id_rsa
+    ```
+4. Now you can ssh to your wsl2 instance: `ssh wsl_hostname_placeholder`
+    1. If you didn't add a ssh config, then you need specify those options: `ssh wsl_user_placheolder@wsl_hostname_placeholder -p 2222`