Enable SSH Password Authentication on a Runpod Pod

To connect to a Runpod Pod using SSH, users often encounter issues when attempting to use password authentication by default. This guide provides a step-by-step approach to enabling SSH password authentication by first setting a strong password for the root user using the command line and then modifying the SSH configuration file to allow password authentication. Users are advised to install a text editor like Vim if necessary and are guided through editing the SSH configuration to enable password-based access and optionally allow root login. After making these changes, users must restart the SSH service and can then securely connect to their Pod using a username and password. The guide emphasizes the importance of using strong passwords and suggests considering public key authentication for better security.