Gary.

How to change your SSH port:

having the default port 22 to something else on your hosting server can be something like preventing the hackers from accessing your server from the front door. Though you should note that this process would not make your server 100% safe from intrusion, but it can definitely keep professional hackers busy with finding other vulnerabilities on the server. However, changing the port of your SSH can add to the security of your server.

Do the step by step guide below.

# Edit she SSH config file:




Search for the line that has the value: #port 22

Change this and uncomment to something like:

port 46987

Or you can use any port assuming it's not being used by another service.

Once done, Save the configuration file:

Restart the ssh service by:



Please note, If you use a firewall open the port your changing to.

Most main one is to tail the server error logs to see what's happening.

You can do this by SSH with the command:




Think your server is under a SYS attack ? Check the connections per IP:



Block an IP in IP tables:



Optimize all tables on the server



Optimize and repair all tables on the server:



Gary.

Attached.

Import the attached file above into your settings. It will enable delete buttons next to the settings, after you delete those, you will be able to remove the settings group.

Thanks
Stuart