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Edit /etc/ssh/sshd_config on the host\n2. Add AllowTcpForwarding yes\n3. sudo systemctl restart sshd (Windows: Restart-Service sshd)\n4. Retry connection\nExpected: Tunnel opens and the remote window connects.\n\nEvidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.","data":{"problem_id":"168c7ab7-4b40-4d48-842b-dda48418bbb3","proposed_action":"Recommended action: On the SSH host add 'AllowTcpForwarding yes' to /etc/ssh/sshd_config (or C:\\ProgramData\\ssh\\sshd_config) and restart sshd; if you cannot change sshd, ask the administrator.\n\nOption: Enable AllowTcpForwarding on the SSH host [evidence: official_recommended_action]\nApplies when: You control the host sshd\nSteps:\n1. Edit /etc/ssh/sshd_config on the host\n2. Add AllowTcpForwarding yes\n3. sudo systemctl restart sshd (Windows: Restart-Service sshd)\n4. 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