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RootWatch – Freeware
Server Monitoring for Linux

Track SSH access, cron jobs, and key changes in real time. RootWatch gives you visibility into
your server’s internal activity — no subscriptions, no hidden costs.

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What RootWatch
monitors

  • SSH logins, usernames, IPs, and timestamps
  • New or changed SSH keys in authorized_keys
  • User and root cron jobs (crontab tracking)
  • Changes in sshd_config and access settings
  • Weekly audit reports and real-time diffs
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How It Works

One

1. Install

the RootWatch client on your server (1-line shell)

Two

2. Monitor

SSH, cron, authorized keys, IP address, Logins and config drift

Three

3. Get alerts

via email (weekly summary + critical diffs)

Sample Output

sample-output

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Linux distributions do you support?
All major distributions: Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, Fedora, Arch (on request).
Do you offer SLAs?
All major distributions: Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, Fedora, Arch (on request).
How do I contact support?
All major distributions: Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, Fedora, Arch (on request).

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