After yesterday’s article I thought I would also list an alternative way to help secure the SSH. You can also secure your ssh changing default port (22). Change the port that SSH listens for connections on:
#Port 22
Port XX (where XX = your new portnumber)
You can choose something like 22202 or something you can remember.
You are now done editing the /etc/ssh/sshd_config file (save your changes, and quit your editor).
Another important thing dont forgot to allow the port you choose from firewall:
/etc/apf/conf.apf
Then you add there your new ssh port. Hope you enjoyed. Any good dedicated hosting provider should be able to provide you with additional help if needed.
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