Setting Proper Permissions on a Windows Client for SSH Map Drive without SFT Proot

Here's a detailed response to your question about using OpenSSH map drive on a Windows client with a Windows server, focusing on the Chroot Directory, Force Command, and internal-sftp-d configuration:

Using OpenSSH Map Drive with Chroot Directory and Force Command

When setting up an OpenSSH server on a Windows system to act as a file server for a Windows client using map drive, you might want to restrict the user's access to a specific directory using the Chroot Directory and Force Command options. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you achieve this:

1. Install OpenSSH Server on the Windows Server

   You can download and install OpenSSH Server on your Windows Server from the official OpenSSH website: https://www.openssh.com/

2. Configure the OpenSSH Server

   Open the OpenSSH Server configuration file (sshd_config) using a text editor like Notepad. The file is usually located in the C:\Program Files\OpenSSH\ directory.

3. Set Chroot Directory

   To restrict the user's access to a specific directory, set the Chroot Directory option in the sshd_config file:

   Match User <username>
       ChrootDirectory C:\Users\userpath
   

   Replace <username> with the actual username of the user you want to restrict, and C:\Users\userpath with the path to the directory you want to restrict the user to.

4. Set Force Command

   To force the user to use a specific command when they connect to the server, set the ForceCommand option in the sshd_config file:

   Match User <username>
       ForceCommand internal-sftp -d "/path/to/sftp/bin"
   

   Replace <username> with the actual username of the user you want to restrict, and /path/to/sftp/bin with the path to the SFTP binary on your server.

5. Create SFTP Binary

   On your server, create a new batch file in the specified directory (/path/to/sftp/bin) with the following content:

   @echo off
   cd /path/to/sftp/bin
   sftp.exe -b %1 %2 %3 %4
   

   Replace /path/to/sftp/bin with the actual path to the SFTP binary on your server.

6. Update OpenSSH Server

   Save the changes to the sshd_config file and restart the OpenSSH Server for the changes to take effect.

With these steps, you should be able to restrict a user's access to a specific directory using OpenSSH on a Windows server, and force them to use SFTP when connecting to the server.

References

• OpenSSH: https://www.openssh.com/
• OpenSSH Server for Windows: https://www.openssh.com/legacy.htm
• OpenSSH Configuration Manual: https://man.openbsd.org/sshd_config
• SFTP on Windows: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/openssh/openssh_config

Note

This guide is intended to provide a general understanding of the process. The specific steps may vary depending on the version of OpenSSH and the Windows operating system you are using. Always ensure that your OpenSSH Server is properly configured and secure before allowing access to it.