This error can occur due to many reasons including the SSH keys used for a connection being corrupt. If you are also troubled by this error, here are a couple of troubleshooting tips to help you resolve the ssh_exchange_identification: connection closed by remote host error in Windows.

How can I fix ssh_exchange_identification error?

1. Check for missing dependencies

2.  Check for extra SSH sessions

This issue occurs if the SSH can’t keep up with a script that starts multiple SSH sessions back to back. You can also delay the SSH session with the sleep command.

3.  Check for corrupted fingerprint/keys

4. Check for server load

The ssh_exchange_identification: connection closed by remote host error is a common error and can occur due to missing dependencies or corrupted keys. Follow the steps in this article to fix issues with the SSH client. If you have any other questions or suggestions, feel free to leave them in the comments section below. READ ALSO:

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