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Newbie changing SSH Port question

I don't want all the fake logins and need to change from port 22 but how do I do that ?
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The file that you need is usually /etc/ssh/sshd_config and Port is the setting. Change that to 222 or whatever and then /etc/init.d/ssh restart.

I just asked about something similar to do with this. More slightly unrelated info here:

http://www.servercircle.c ...

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Trinity
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Yes, it's worth changing the default port these days for sure.

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JimmyC
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