How do I change my SSH port?

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Changing the Default SSH Port

Log on to the server as an administrator.
Open the SSH configuration file sshd_config with the text editor vi: vi /etc/ssh/sshd_config.
Search for the entry Port 22.
Replace port 22 with a port between 1024 and 65536.

Can I use different port for SSH?

Although you can use a port within a 1-1024 range for the SSH service to avoid issues with port allocation in the future, it is recommended to choose a port above 1024. In this example will change the SSH port to 5522, you can choose any port you want.

What port is my SSH running on Windows?

One of the simplest ways to check for open ports is to use NetStat.exe. You can find this tool in the “System32” folder on Windows 10. With NetStat, you can see open ports or ports that a specific host uses.

How do I SSH to a different port than 22?

To use ssh to port other than 22 on your server, you need to change specific parameters within the sshd_config file. First, you need to uncomment the line by removing the number-sign ( # ) and changing 22 to the new port number that you want to use. Next, save the changes and then exit the text editor. That’s all.

How do I change the port number in Windows 10?

SOLUTION

Go to Windows Device manager > Multi-port serial adapters.
Select the adapter and right click to open the menu.
Click on the Properties link.
Open the Ports Configuration tab.
Click on the Port Setting button.
Select the Port Number and click OK.
Click OK to apply the changes.

Which port is SSH running on?

port 22
By default, the SSH server still runs in port 22.

Can SSH run on port 443?

You can use 443 or any other port you reveal, using nmap or some other tool, but the SSH connection has been prohibited on purpose. It means you could be caught easily since you are not going to make a HTTPS request, which is the protocol type the aforementioned port is usually left open for.

Can you SSH over port 443?

Some firewalls don’t allow SSH traffic, even on port 443. To cope with these, you need to disguise or tunnel SSH into something that the firewall lets through.