Fix SSH Connection Issues

If SSH doesn’t connect, it’s usually one of these: wrong IP, wrong port, firewall rules, SSH service down, or network blocks.

Confirm the VPS IP and SSH port

By default, SSH uses port 22 unless you changed it.If you changed the SSH port, you must connect using that port.

Check firewall rules

If you enabled a firewall, confirm SSH is allowed.A common mistake is enabling firewall rules and forgetting to allow SSH first.

Confirm the SSH service is running

If you have console access, verify the SSH service is running and listening on the expected port.

Check failed login blocks

If you tried wrong passwords many times, security tools may block your IP.Wait briefly or remove the block via console.

Try from another network

Some networks block outbound SSH.Test from mobile data or a different internet connection.

When to contact support

If the VPS is unreachable entirely (no connection and no console access), contact Veerhost support with:

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