# ip ssh timeout

#### Syntax

ip ssh timeout timeout

no ip ssh timeout

#### Release Information

Command introduced before JunosE Release 7.1.0.

#### Description

Sets a timeout period in seconds. The SSH server terminates the connection if protocol negotiation—including user authentication—is not complete within this timeout. The no version restores the default value, 600 seconds.

#### Options

- timeout—Period in the range 10–600 seconds

#### Mode

Global Configuration