====== Ubuntu - SSH - Change the Port ======

Edit the **/etc/ssh/sshd_config** file, and change the **Port**:

<file bash /etc/ssh/sshd_config>
Port <change to another port other than 22>
</file>

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===== Restart sshd =====

<code bash>
sudo systemctl restart ssh

or

sudo /etc/init.d/ssh restart
</code>

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<WRAP TIP>
**NOTE:**  Remember to update firewall rules accordingly and ensure the new port is not used by another service.
</WRAP>