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Joshm: /* Configuring alternate SSH port for your VPS */

2017-04-03T13:53:20Z

‎Configuring alternate SSH port for your VPS

2017-01-20T20:08:51Z

‎Configuring alternate SSH port for your VPS

2016-11-18T16:45:41Z

2014-01-06T22:31:13Z

‎Generating SSH Keys

2014-01-06T22:30:45Z

‎Generating SSH Keys

2014-01-06T22:27:18Z

‎Generating SSH Keys

2014-01-06T05:49:54Z

‎Generating SSH Keys

2014-01-06T05:49:19Z

‎Generating SSH Keys

2013-08-26T08:52:14Z

‎Generating SSH Keys

2013-08-26T08:49:33Z

‎Generating SSH Keys

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 ##:''service sshd restart''
 ##*'''NOTE''' Do not disconnect your ssh session after restarting the service until you verify with a new session that your changes are successful.  Otherwise you will not be able to correct any syntax errors in the sshd_config file
-##While your SSH session is still open, launch a new ssh session to your server, connecting on the new port 4739
+##While your SSH session is still open, launch a new ssh session to your server, connecting on the new port 4805
 ##*If you get a connection failed, check the /etc/ssh/sshd_config file for syntax errors and correct.  Run the command "''service sshd restart''" <sub>(without quotes)</sub> after making any changes to the sshd_config file.

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 ##:''service sshd restart''
 ##*'''NOTE''' Do not disconnect your ssh session after restarting the service until you verify with a new session that your changes are successful.  Otherwise you will not be able to correct any syntax errors in the sshd_config file
-##While your SSH session is still open, launch a new ssh session to your server, connecting on the new port 4805
+##While your SSH session is still open, launch a new ssh session to your server, connecting on the new port 4739
 ##*If you get a connection failed, check the /etc/ssh/sshd_config file for syntax errors and correct.  Run the command "''service sshd restart''" <sub>(without quotes)</sub> after making any changes to the sshd_config file.

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 ##*If you get a connection failed, check the /etc/ssh/sshd_config file for syntax errors and correct.  Run the command "''service sshd restart''" <sub>(without quotes)</sub> after making any changes to the sshd_config file.
-==Generating SSH Keys==
+==Connecting to your server with a SSH key==
 To connect via SSH you'll first need to download an SSH client such as Putty http://www.putty.org/. If you are on a shared server, the Hostek.com support team will need to enable access for you to see the area below.

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 ==Generating SSH Keys==
-To connect via SSH you'll first need to download an SSH client such as Putty http://www.putty.org/. If you are on a shared server, the Hostek.com support team will need to enable access for you to see this area.
+To connect via SSH you'll first need to download an SSH client such as Putty http://www.putty.org/. If you are on a shared server, the Hostek.com support team will need to enable access for you to see the area below.
 To generate a new key:

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 ==Generating SSH Keys==
-To connect via SSH you'll first need to download an SSH client such as Putty http://www.putty.org/
+To connect via SSH you'll first need to download an SSH client such as Putty http://www.putty.org/. If you are on a shared server, the Hostek.com support team will need to enable access for you to see this area.
 To generate a new key:
 #Click 'Manage SSH Keys'.
 #Click the 'Generate a new Key' icon.

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 To generate a new key:
-#Log into the cPanel for your site
+#Click 'Manage SSH Keys'.
-#Click SSL/TLS Manager
+#Click the 'Generate a new Key' icon.
-#Click "Generate, view, upload, or delete your private keys."
+#Fill in the appropriate information.
-#Ensure that the "Key Size" is set to 2,048 bits
+#*Note: You should consider your needs when choosing a key type, bearing in mind that RSA keys yield a faster confirmation of identity, while using DSA keys will speed up key generation and signing times.
-#Click "Generate" to generate the new SSH key and automatically install it to the server.
+#Click Generate Key to generate the new SSH key and automatically install it to the server.
 ==View or Download SSH Key==