Changing the SSH Port for Your Linux Server?

wpspeedster · Nov 5, 2016

I just got a new VPS and want to change the SSH port for it to decrease brute force attacks. Can you guys share me ways to change this?

FerdieQO · Nov 5, 2016

The default port for SSH is the TCP port 22. By modifying the default port, you are not only decreasing attacks, but also reduce the potential amount of traffic that attackers attach to your servers during a brute force attack. Port 22 is a general target port for SSH attacks.

To change the default port, you must edit the configuration file "sshd_config" in this folder /etc/ssh/
Use the commands below for editing:

Code:

nano /etc/ssh/sshd_config

Press Ctrl+W to search the string "port".

Code:

port 22

Once you have found the string, change it to a different port number at that line. For example, 1563.

Code:

port 1563

Note: Make sure that the port is not already being used by the server. The following command should show you whether your desired port has already been assigned (if you do not receive a response, this means that your port is free for using).

Code:

netstat -ntap | grep 1563

MilesWeb · Dec 1, 2016

In order to activate the SSH/ Shell Access icon in the cPanel user area, you will first have to login to the VPS WHM.

Go to Packages > Feature Manager. You can either create a new list or edit the existing one and make sure to enable the â€˜SSH Connection Window Option'. Click on the â€˜Save' button in order to save the changes.

You will have to assign this feature list to all the accounts where you need the SSH/Shell Access icon to be displayed in cPanel.

VirtuBox · Dec 7, 2016

wpspeedster said:
I just got a new VPS and want to change the SSH port for it to decrease brute force attacks. Can you guys share me ways to change this?

FerdieQO answer is correct, but remember to disable the firewall or to add new rules for the new SSH port, or you will not have access to the server via SSH

Dewlance · Apr 9, 2017

You will be need to change port and If you are using CSF then you don't need to run iptables command and you can open port from CSF gui mode which is more easier.

Also try to use password less based login which does not allow to login to account via password and you will be need to use key file to access your account.

Changing the SSH Port for Your Linux Server?

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