diff --git a/data/templates/ssh/sshd_config b/data/templates/ssh/sshd_config
index 695ea0d36..8c5a7fb95 100644
--- a/data/templates/ssh/sshd_config
+++ b/data/templates/ssh/sshd_config
@@ -66,6 +66,9 @@ PrintLastLog yes
 TCPKeepAlive yes
 #UseLogin no
 
+# keep ssh sessions fresh
+ClientAliveInterval 60
+
 #MaxStartups 10:30:60
 Banner /etc/issue.net