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# Connecting To SSH

> Learn how connect to ssh on our web server.

For enhanced security on our shared web hosting servers, we have changed the default SSH port from the standard port `22`.

## How to Connect

To connect to our shared web hosting server via SSH, you will need to specify port `2333` in your SSH command.

Use the following command structure from your terminal or command prompt:

```bash theme={null}
ssh <username>@<shared_server_ip> -p 2333
```

### Example

If the shared server IP is `192.168.1.50` and your username is `johndoe`, the command would be:

```bash theme={null}
ssh johndoe@192.168.1.50 -p 2333
```

<Warning>
  Replace `<username>` with your username and `<shared_server_ip>` with the shared web hosting server IP address. You can typically find this information in your welcome email or client area.
</Warning>

### Using PuTTY

If you are using PuTTY as your SSH client, you can specify the custom port directly in the session configuration screen. Just change the value in the **Port** box to `2333` before clicking Open.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/centrixnodes-mintlify-a7997d9e/HMypk6FIeo2dR4YT/images/web/web-putty-ssh-tutorial.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=HMypk6FIeo2dR4YT&q=85&s=98524c2140f2e38b22dd6f8489deb927" alt="PuTTY Port Configuration" width="437" height="434" data-path="images/web/web-putty-ssh-tutorial.png" />

## Why Use a Custom Port?

Changing the default SSH port is a common security practice. It helps reduce the number of automated brute-force attacks from malicious bots that constantly scan the internet for servers listening on port `22`.

## Support

If you are experiencing issues connecting, please reach out to our support team for assistance.