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  • Can you paste sshd_config in your question ? Commented Jul 12, 2017 at 9:40
  • I did it. By the way, I already uncommented AuthorizedKeysFile line, changed the path, etc... Commented Jul 12, 2017 at 9:44
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    You have "PermitRootLogin No" in your sshd_config. This might prevent you from logging in as root, as you seem to be trying. (Note that it's almost always a bad idea to turn this on, it's better to use normal users.) Commented Jul 12, 2017 at 9:48
  • I commented the line PermitRootLogin no and I uncommented the line PermitRootLogin without-password, I restart ssh service with /etc/init.d/ssh restart but still asking me the password. Do I have to reload something else ? By the way, I accept to connect with my other user called "user" but same error. Commented Jul 12, 2017 at 9:51
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    AllowUsers user This will allow only user to log in. Commented Jul 12, 2017 at 11:10