Tired of Automated Bots Knocking on Your Server's Door?
Every single Linux server connected to the internet shares a common annoyance: automated bots relentlessly probing port 22. They aren’t targeting you personally—they are just scanning the entire IPv4 range for low-hanging fruit.
Moving your SSH service to a non-standard port drops these background brute-force attacks immediately, leaving your /var/log/auth.log beautifully clean.
What our quick guide covers:
Choosing an unpredictable port (and why to avoid 2222)
Modifying your /etc/ssh/sshd_config safely using fallbacks
Updating UFW and firewalld rules without losing access
The exact SELinux command required for CentOS/RHEL/Rocky Linux
Don't wait for your logs to fill up. Learn how to transition your ports smoothly without locking yourself out.
🔗 For the full step-by-step technical tutorial, visit: https://www.fitservers.com/tutorials/howto/change-default-ssh-port/
















