Resetting Your SSH Port Through WHM

Your SSH (Secure Shell) port is like a specific door on your server that allows secure remote access. Sometimes, you might need to change or reset it, for example, after a security configuration change or to resolve connection issues.

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WHY RESET YOUR SSH PORT?

• Security: If you've made changes to your SSH configuration (like changing the default port), resetting the service ensures those changes take effect.

• Troubleshooting: Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve minor connection glitches.

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HOW TO RESET YOUR SSH PORT VIA WHM

This process leverages WHM's built-in tools to safely restart the SSH service.

1. Log in to WHM:

   • Open your web browser.

   • Go to http://your_server_ip:2086 (replace your_server_ip with your server's actual IP address).

   • Enter your WHM username and password.

2. Access the SSH Reset Tool:

   • Once logged into WHM, browse directly to the following URL: http://your_server_ip:2086/scripts2/doautofixer?autofix=safesshrestart

   • Make sure to replace your_server_ip with your server's actual IP address.

3. Confirmation:

   • After navigating to the URL, WHM will attempt to safely restart the SSH service.

   • You should see a message indicating the status of the operation, usually confirming that the SSH service has been restarted or reloaded.

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IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS

• Server IP: Always ensure you replace your_server_ip with the correct IP address of your server.

• WHM Access: You need administrative access to WHM to perform this action.

• SSH Configuration: This process primarily restarts the SSH service to apply existing configuration changes. It does not change the SSH port itself. To change the SSH port, you would typically edit the sshd_config file and then use this method to restart the service.