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--- ubuntu:ssh:change_the_port [2023/06/09 16:05] – created peter
+++ ubuntu:ssh:change_the_port [2025/05/21 09:41] (current) – peter
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 ====== Ubuntu - SSH - Change the Port ======
-<code bash>
+Edit the **/etc/ssh/sshd_config** file, and change the **Port**:
-sudo vi /etc/ssh/sshd_config
-</code>
-and change the **Port**:
 <file bash /etc/ssh/sshd_config>
 Port <change to another port other than 22>
-PermitRootLogin no
 </file>
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 <code bash>
+sudo systemctl restart ssh
+or
 sudo /etc/init.d/ssh restart
 </code>
+----
+<WRAP TIP>
+**NOTE:**  Remember to update firewall rules accordingly and ensure the new port is not used by another service.
+</WRAP>