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# Connect to CentrixNodes web hosting over SSH

> Enable SSH access on your CentrixNodes web hosting account and connect from PuTTY or the terminal to manage files and run shell commands.

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>
  Make sure to 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-039aa6e3/Jdv9-hG4yzSF4yMc/images/web/web-putty-ssh-tutorial.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Jdv9-hG4yzSF4yMc&q=85&s=1e97003a83e3c4d69c0fa881460120a0" 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.