Allow file transfer but not remote login using ssh by root user

From: Eric (eric.chin_at_pinnacle.co.uk)
Date: 06/30/04

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    Greetings,

    I want to transfer file as root from server A to server B using rsync.
    I would like to prevent root user logon to server B directly.

    If I set 'PermitRootLogin' to no in sshd_config on server B, it will
    also stop the file transfer from server A eventhough public key is
    use.

    Is it possible to allow file transfer by root but disallow root logon
    directly ?

    Any pointer appreciated

    TIA

    Eric

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