How to change the ssh port on a VPS server?

To change the SSH port, follow these steps:

1. Open the SSH configuration file on your server. By default, this is the '/etc/ssh/sshd_config' file

nano /etc/ssh/sshd_config

2. find the line starting with 'Port' and modify it to match the new port number you want to set. Example: 'Port 22' change to 'Port 2222'

Port 22

3. Save the updated configuration `CTRL+X` and then `Y and enter`.

4. restart the SSH service to apply the changes

service ssh restart

Your port has been changed to your preferred port.