Changing Default SSH port From 22

nano /etc/ssh/sshd_config

Look for

#Port 22

Change "22" to the port you wish to use.

CTRL + X, Save your settings.

service sshd restart

close out SSH and test the connection with the port you chose.

Was this answer helpful?

 Print this Article

Also Read

Bash Shell Generate Random Numbers

How do I create or generate random numbers (sequence of numbers that lack any pattern), under...

yum update Linux Error: Missing Dependency: xen-libs

When I type "yum update" under RHEL 5.x server I get the following error: Error: Missing...

All About YUM

up2date command was part of RHEL v4.x or older version. You need to use yum command to update...

Nginx Block And Deny IP Address OR Network Subnets

How do I block or deny access based on the host name or IP address of the client visiting...

OpenSSH Hide Version Number From Clients

How do I hide ssh number from clients? When I type the following command it displays server...