# sshd > Secure Shell Daemon - allows remote machines to securely log in to the current machine. > Remote machines can execute commands as it is executed at this machine. > More information: . - Start daemon in the background: `sshd` - Run sshd in the foreground: `sshd -D` - Run with verbose output (for debugging): `sshd -D -d` - Run on a specific port: `sshd -p {{port}}`