The semaphore timeout period has expired
Linode
Linode Staff
When I log in, it will prompt that the semophore timeout period has expired. It will come up while I am using it every few minutes. It really bothers me a lot. Please help me.
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Hey there,
The semaphore timeout is a generic network error that can have a number of causes. I would review your local ssh configurations if you are connecting over ssh from your local machine (rather than using the lish/glish consoles):
https://linode.com/docs/troubleshooting/troubleshooting-ssh/
I also recommend reviewing your server side /etc/ssh/sshd_config and adjust the ClientAliveInterval to keep the timeouts from occurring. Make sure to restart the sshd service on the Linode so that the changes will take affect. For more on this, I'd suggest reviewing the following guide:
https://bjornjohansen.no/ssh-timeout
If you can provide us with more information, the Community would be able to offer more guidance on troubleshooting this error.
Sincerely,
Tara T
Linode Support Team