Is there a downside to closing SSHD?

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I only use the WHM control panel through a web browser.

Is there any real downside to shutting down SSHD?

I’ve been seeing a lot of login attempts. Everything is secure, but I’m wondering if it’s worth closing off SSH if I don’t need it.

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I had a similar issue a while back. I just changed the SSH port and blocked the default one in the firewall. That stopped all the attempts for me :slight_smile:

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Closing SSHD completely isn’t a great idea… I’d recommend changing the SSH port and using key-based authentication for added security.

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There are plenty of ways to lock down SSHD. Sometimes it’s even fun to mess with the hackers a bit!