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Steam Deck SSH Activation Guide

Feb 11,25(1 years ago)
Steam Deck SSH Activation Guide

This guide explains how to enable and use SSH on your Steam Deck for remote access to your files. The Steam Deck's desktop mode opens possibilities beyond gaming, allowing remote file access. SSH provides a secure method for this.

Enabling SSH on Your Steam Deck

Follow these steps to enable SSH:

  1. Power on your Steam Deck.
  2. Press the Steam button.
  3. Navigate to Settings > System > System Settings > Enable Developer Mode.
  4. Press the Steam button again.
  5. Select Power > Switch to Desktop Mode.
  6. Open Konsole from the Start menu.
  7. Set a password (if you haven't already) using the command: passwd.
  8. Enable SSH using: sudo systemctl start sshd.
  9. To ensure SSH starts after a reboot, use: sudo systemctl enable sshd.
  10. You can now access your Steam Deck remotely using a third-party SSH client.

Important: Avoid modifying or deleting system files to prevent OS corruption.

Disabling SSH on Your Steam Deck

To disable SSH:

  1. Open Konsole from the Start menu.
  2. Use sudo systemctl disable sshd to prevent SSH from starting automatically on reboot. To immediately stop SSH, use sudo systemctl stop sshd.

Connecting to Your Steam Deck via SSH

Once SSH is enabled, use a third-party application like Warpinator. Install Warpinator on both your Steam Deck and your PC, and launch it on both devices. File transfer is then straightforward.

Alternatively, if using a Linux PC, you can directly access the files through your file manager. Enter sftp://deck@steamdeck in the address bar and provide the password you set earlier.

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