How can I change the SSH root password for my dedicated VPS server?

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Why should I change the SSH password for my VPS dedicated server?

The SSH password for your VPS dedicated server is an automatically generated password. It is made up of letters, numbers, lowercase and uppercase letters and is difficult to remember. If you lose the SSH password, you will need to request another one in order to access your server.

How do I change the SSH root password for my VPS dedicated server?

1. Connect to the administration of your VPS server.

How can I change the SSH root password for my dedicated VPS server?

2. Click on the "outsourcing" icon

How can I change the SSH root password for my dedicated VPS server?

2. Then click on the "SSH password" tab and then on "reset password". The e-mail may end up in the Spam folder of your inbox. The password will be sent to you within 15 minutes of your request.

How can I change the SSH root password for my dedicated VPS server?

How do I check that the SSH port on my VPS is open?

If your new password does not seem to be working or if an error persists when you try to connect to your VPS dedicated server via SSH, it is quite possible that traffic on port 22 (SSH port) is currently blocked. You will therefore need to check that this port is open.

Conclusion

You can now change the SSH password for your VPS dedicated server with LWS. When you enter the password in your SSH software (putty for example), it will not be displayed, which is perfectly normal.

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