Fix for SSH slow to ask for password in Ubuntu Feisty Fawn

When you try to login using ssh some users might find asking for ssh password is slow here is the solution how to fix this problem.

Solution 1

Edit the /etc/ssh/ssh_config file using the following command

sudo vi /etc/ssh/ssh_config

Commentout the following lines

GSSAPIAuthentication yes
GSSAPIDelegateCredentials no

save the file and exit

Solution 2

If you got to System>Administration>Network

Now you should see similar to following screen here click the "General" tab

You need to Uncheck the option that says "Scan for available services and advertise . . ." and close

Now you can try to login using ssh you should see it will prompt for password immediately