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How to fix SSH connection issue from WHM

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If you are unable to connect to a cpanel server via ssh using port 22, resetting the ssh configuration port to alternate one will fix the issue.

For doing that, login to your whm on non secure port (2086) and use below url to reset ssh configuration port

http://YOUR-IP-HERE:2086/cpsess12345678/scripts2/doautofixer?autofix=safesshrestart

That will configure sshd to run on port 23 and will show below result:

whm-ssh

You can refresh page to restart SSH on port 22.

About Vineesh Mohan

A Technical Support specialist with strong customer service and good communication skills. I live in the city of Cochin, which known as the Queen of Arabian Sea.
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