How to change SSH port on VPS server?

[bhawanisingh]

You should change the SSH port on VPS server to add extra layer of security.
You have to follow below steps to change port:
1. Login to your server with SSH
2. For safety, take backup of your /etc/ssh/sshd_config file with this command.

# cp /etc/ssh/sshd_config /etc/ssh/sshd_config_backup

3. Edit the sshd_config file in any editor. we are using vim editor.

# vim /etc/ssh/sshd_config file

4. Remove the # symbol from sshd_config file to change SSH port number.
5. Now retsrta sshd service.

# restart service sshd

NOTE: Your port number should be enabled in server firewall too.