2222

TCP

SSH-ALT

SSH Alternative Port

🔒 Security: SecureStatus: Active🖥️ Category: Remote Access

📋 Basic Information

Port Number
2222
Protocol
TCP
Service
SSH-ALT
Popularity
Medium
Description
Alternative SSH port. Commonly used to reduce brute-force attacks on default SSH (port 22). Also used by Docker containers and Git services
Tags
sshsecurityalternative

🔒 Security Information

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Security Notes

Same encryption as SSH, changing default port reduces automated attack attempts

🔗 Related Ports

22🔥

SSH

Secure Shell

TCP

Secure Shell protocol for secure remote server access. Provides encrypted communication for remote login and command execution.

🔒 Security: Secure🖥️ Category: Remote Access

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