How do I change my Droplet's SSH port?
Edit your Droplet’s sshd_config file to change its SSH port.
SSH
Last edited on 29 Mar 2024
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I lost the SSH key for my Droplet
If you lose the private SSH key you use to log in to a Droplet, you need to re-enable password authentication to recover access.
When I try to log in to SSH I get a Permission Denied error
You may be receiving this error for various reasons, including a missing SSH key or incorrect password.
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