diff --git a/config/etc/ssh/sshd_config b/config/etc/ssh/sshd_config
index 399da04..d613208 100644
--- a/config/etc/ssh/sshd_config
+++ b/config/etc/ssh/sshd_config
@@ -27,6 +27,9 @@ MaxAuthTries 3
 MaxSessions 5
 #PermitRootLogin no
 PermitRootLogin yes
+# note: 'AllowUsers' overrides 'PermitRootLogin' so list root here
+# if you want root to have access!
+AllowUsers root username username2
 
 ### Program settings
 #Banner /etc/ssh/banner