In the past, adding an empty file /boot/ssh
from Windows (because boot is a FAT32 partition if I remember correctly) was enough to setup a fresh RaspiOS install for a headless RPi without screen.
Now it seems that even if /boot/ssh
is created, it is no longer possible to ssh with Putty on [email protected]
with password raspberry
.
Question: how to enable SSH with password on a fresh headless RPi install, with Windows?
How to activate login=pi
password=raspberry
without having a screen monitor?
PS: I see the reason why they disabled the legacy way (security), but the current design is poor. We should be able to setup a headless RPi without using a monitor.
We should be able to setup a headless RPi without using a monitor.
still possible. Use pi-imager to write and set up PiOS. Refer to e.g. the official docsis it REALLY that hard to use a screen & keyboard for initial setup
: Yes as I'm often working during trips, and I only have backpack + laptop + a few RPi. Also, it contradicts the whole spirit of a headless RPi, if you have to use a screen to set it up...