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How to enable/disable the SSH service from WHM?

Due to various reasons you may want to disable or enable SSH access to your VPS. Here is how to do this easily:

  • Open a web browser and connect to your WHM panel (Use the information sent to you in your welcome email).
  • Scroll down in left hand menu to the section called "Service Configuration".
  • Find the link "Service Manager" and click it.
  • From the main screen find the name "sshd" (Secure Shell Daemon) located in "Service Information" column.
  • Uncheck the check boxes against the “sshd" to disable the service or make the opposite, to activate it.
  • Click "Save" button in the bottom of the page for the changes to take effect.

Congratulations, you already know how to manage the SSH service.

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