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+#!/bin/bash
+
+# Define constants
+SSH_CONFIG_FILE="/etc/ssh/sshd_config"
+AUTH_LINE="PasswordAuthentication"
+
+# --- Function to check the current state ---
+get_current_state() {
+    # Search the file, handle lines commented out with #, and extract the effective value.
+    # The 'yq' tool (or similar) is ideal for YAML/JSON, but 'grep' is standard for config files.
+    # We use a pattern that handles optional whitespace and comments.
+    
+    # 1. Use grep to find the line, ignoring comments that start the line
+    # 2. Use sed to remove leading/trailing whitespace and the setting name
+    # 3. Use tr to convert to lowercase for reliable comparison
+    CURRENT_STATE=$(grep -iP "^\s*#?\s*${AUTH_LINE}\s+" "$SSH_CONFIG_FILE" | \
+                    sed -E "s/^\s*#?\s*${AUTH_LINE}\s*//" | \
+                    tr '[:upper:]' '[:lower:]' | \
+                    head -n 1)
+
+    # If the line is not found, or is commented out/blank, default to 'no' (SSH default security)
+    if [[ -z "$CURRENT_STATE" || "$CURRENT_STATE" == "no" ]]; then
+        echo "no"
+    elif [[ "$CURRENT_STATE" == "yes" ]]; then
+        echo "yes"
+    else
+        # Handle cases where the setting is missing, which usually defaults to 'no' 
+        # but check for an explicit 'no' in the file.
+        if grep -qP "^\s*${AUTH_LINE}\s+no" "$SSH_CONFIG_FILE"; then
+            echo "no"
+        else
+            echo "no" # Defaulting to the most secure setting if not explicitly 'yes'
+        fi
+    fi
+}
+
+# --- Main Toggler Logic ---
+
+current=$(get_current_state)
+
+if [ "$current" == "yes" ]; then
+    NEW_STATE="no"
+    ACTION="DISABLE"
+    WARNING="WARNING: This will DISABLE password authentication and only allow SSH keys!"
+elif [ "$current" == "no" ]; then
+    NEW_STATE="yes"
+    ACTION="ENABLE"
+    WARNING="DANGER: This will ENABLE password authentication, increasing brute-force risk!"
+else
+    echo "Error: Could not determine current state of $AUTH_LINE."
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+echo "---"
+echo "Current state of ${AUTH_LINE} is: **$current**"
+echo "$WARNING"
+read -r -p "Do you want to $ACTION password authentication? (y/N): " response
+
+if [[ "$response" =~ ^([yY])$ ]]; then
+    echo "Applying changes..."
+    
+    # Use 'sed' for safe, idempotent change with a backup
+    # 1. Substitute any existing line with the new one.
+    sudo sed -i.bak -E "s/^\s*#?\s*${AUTH_LINE}\s+(yes|no)/${AUTH_LINE} ${NEW_STATE}/" "$SSH_CONFIG_FILE"
+    
+    # 2. If the line was missing or not matched (a rare edge case), ensure it is added
+    if ! grep -qP "^\s*${AUTH_LINE}\s+${NEW_STATE}" "$SSH_CONFIG_FILE"; then
+        echo "${AUTH_LINE} ${NEW_STATE}" | sudo tee -a "$SSH_CONFIG_FILE" > /dev/null
+    fi
+
+    # Restart the SSH service
+    echo "Restarting sshd to apply the new configuration..."
+    if command -v systemctl &> /dev/null; then
+        sudo systemctl restart sshd || sudo systemctl restart ssh
+    elif [ -f /etc/init.d/sshd ]; then
+        sudo /etc/init.d/sshd restart
+    else
+        echo "Error: Could not find a command to restart the SSH service. Please restart it manually."
+        exit 1
+    fi
+    
+    # Final verification
+    new_current=$(get_current_state)
+    echo "Verification: New state of ${AUTH_LINE} is: **$new_current**"
+    if [ "$new_current" == "$NEW_STATE" ]; then
+        echo "SUCCESS: Configuration changed and service restarted."
+    else
+        echo "FAILURE: Configuration change failed to verify."
+    fi
+
+else
+    echo "Action cancelled by user."
+fi
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