Introduction
In some cases, the SSH port on a server may be changed from the default (22) for security reasons. If the custom SSH port is forgotten or inaccessible, Web Host Manager provides a way to restore SSH access to the default configuration.
Prerequisites
Before proceeding, ensure:
- WHM access via root account
- Server IP address is reachable
- Basic understanding of SSH access
Implementation
Step 1: Open Browser
Open any web browser.
Step 2: Access WHM Autofixer URL
Enter the following URL:
http://serverip:2086/scripts2/doautofixer?autofix=safesshrestart
Replace serverip with your actual server IP address.
Step 3: Execute the Fix
- The script will automatically reset SSH configuration
- SSH service will restart using default settings
Result
After successful execution:
- SSH port is reset to default 22
- You can connect using:
ssh root@serverip
Conclusion
Using the autofixer tool in Web Host Manager, administrators can quickly restore SSH access to the default port when custom configurations cause access issues.