{"id":25251,"date":"2024-01-30T14:00:03","date_gmt":"2024-01-30T14:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/?p=25251"},"modified":"2024-11-14T11:27:46","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T11:27:46","slug":"how-to-fix-ssh-connection-refused","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/how-to-fix-ssh-connection-refused\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix SSH Connection Refused Error"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The SSH (Secure Shell) protocol is a method widely used for secure remote login from one computer to another. It provides encrypted connections for network services over an unsecured network, like the internet. However, it&#8217;s not uncommon to encounter the frustrating SSH Connection Refused error. This error is a signal that your attempt to connect to a server via SSH was not successful. At its core, this error stems from the SSH client&#8217;s inability to establish a connection with the SSH server. It&#8217;s a bit like trying to make a phone call and constantly getting a busy signal, indicating you can&#8217;t get through.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\r\n<style>\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_90{\r\n          background-color: #000000;\r\n        color: #ffffff;\r\n    border-radius: 6px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_90 p{\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n  }\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_90 .button{\r\n        background-color: rgb(51,57,241);\r\n      color: #ffffff;\r\n    border-color: #3339f1 !important;\r\n  }\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_90 .button:hover{\r\n    background: rgba(51,57,241,0.8);\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n    opacity: 1;\r\n  }\r\n        #ctablocks_inline_90 .ctablocks_content_info p {\r\n        padding-left: 36px;\r\n      }\r\n      #ctablocks_inline_90 .ctablocks_content_button {\r\n          margin-left: 37px;\r\n      }\r\n  @media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1260px) {\r\n      #ctablocks_inline_90 .ctablocks_content_button {\r\n          margin-left: 37px !important;\r\n      }\r\n  }\r\n  ;\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id=\"ctablocks_inline_90\" class=\"ctablocks_container inline_type\r\n        \">\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"ctablocks_content clear\">\r\n    <div class=\"ctablocks_content_info\">\r\n      \r\n            <div class=\"title-wrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t                  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/info-icon-cta.png\" alt=\"Say goodbye to website errors\" title=\"Say goodbye to website errors\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t            <h4>Say goodbye to website errors<\/h4>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n              <p>Achieve peace of mind with 99.99% uptime on 10Web Managed <br>WordPress Hosting, powered by Google Cloud. <\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"ctablocks_content_button\">\r\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/ai-website-builder\/\" class=\"button\" data-gtag=\"sign-up-blog\" data-buttontype=\"sign-up\" data-gtag=\"cta-90\" data-buttontype=\"cta-inline\"\r\n\t        >Learn How<\/a>\r\n            \r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\n<h2 id=\"defining-ssh-and-its-usage\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defining SSH and it\u2019s usage<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SSH offers more capabilities than FTP, which is primarily used for uploading, deleting, and modifying files on a server. SSH, on the other hand, enables a broader spectrum of functions. For example, if you encounter an issue that prevents you from accessing your WordPress website, SSH provides a means to remotely connect and address the problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SSH also grants access to a variety of essential tools for developers:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Git<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A version control system crucial for tracking code modifications. This is particularly beneficial for development teams collaborating on a single project.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Composer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A tool for managing PHP packages. It assists in integrating various frameworks into your website&#8217;s code by sourcing the necessary libraries and dependencies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>WP-CLI<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This is the WordPress Command Line Interface. It facilitates diverse tasks like creating new WordPress installations, updating multiple plugins simultaneously, and importing media files.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>npm<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A package manager for JavaScript. It encompasses both a command-line interface and a registry for JavaScript software.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to recognize that using SSH involves advanced technical skills. For typical WordPress users, it is advisable to seek assistance from developers or hosting providers rather than attempting to tackle issues via SSH independently.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"same-issue-different-message\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Same issue different message<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The SSH Connection Refused error can manifest in various forms, depending on your operating system, SSH client, and network configuration. Some common variations include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connection refused error on attempting SSH login.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SSH: connect to host port 22: Connection refused on Linux or Unix-based systems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Network error: Connection refused in SSH clients like PuTTY.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The remote system refused the connection on different SSH clients.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Could not open connection to the host, on port 22: Connect failed in Windows environments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Timeout errors that indicate a failure in establishing an SSH connection.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"reasons-why-this-error-occurs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reasons why this error occurs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several factors can lead to an SSH Connection Refused error. Understanding these reasons is crucial in troubleshooting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ssh-service-not-running-on-the-server\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SSH service not running on the server<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The SSH service, managed by the SSH daemon (<strong>sshd<\/strong>), must be actively running on the server for a successful connection. If this service isn\u2019t running, your SSH client cannot establish a connection, leading to a refusal. Common reasons for <strong>sshd<\/strong>\u00a0not running include server reboots without automatic service restart, manual service shutdowns, or errors in the server that cause the service to crash or fail to start.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"incorrect-ssh-port-or-ip-address\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorrect SSH port or IP address<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SSH connections default to port 22. However, for security reasons, some servers operate SSH on a different port. If you&#8217;re attempting to connect to the default port while the server is listening on another, the connection will fail. Similarly, connecting to the wrong IP address leads to a similar dead end. Ensuring that you have the correct IP address and port for your SSH connection is crucial. You can verify the port in the server\u2019s SSH config file (\/etc\/ssh\/sshd_config) under the Port directive.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"incorrect-credentials\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorrect credentials<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When attempting to establish an SSH connection, providing the correct credentials is crucial for a successful login. Credentials typically refer to the username and password or, in more secure setups, an SSH key pair. When these credentials are incorrect or mismatched, the SSH server will refuse the connection. This refusal is a security measure to prevent unauthorized access.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"firewall-restrictions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firewall restrictions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firewalls act as gatekeepers for network traffic. If a firewall on your local machine, within your network, or on the server is configured to block the SSH port (typically port 22), it will prevent an SSH connection. To resolve this, you need to adjust the firewall settings to allow traffic through the SSH port. This involves setting up rules in the firewall configuration to accept connections on port 22 (or your custom SSH port).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"network-issues\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Network issues<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Network-related problems can vary from simple DNS misconfigurations to more complex issues like server downtime or network outages. An incorrect DNS setting can lead your SSH client to attempt a connection to the wrong server. Tools like <strong>ping<\/strong> and <strong>traceroute<\/strong>\u00a0can be helpful in diagnosing such network issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ssh-key-problems\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SSH key problems<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SSH keys are a secure method of authentication but can be a source of connection problems if not managed correctly. Key-based authentication issues can arise from mismatched keys (where the server doesn&#8217;t have the correct public key), corrupted key files, or incorrect file permissions on the keys. Ensuring that your public key is correctly listed in the server\u2019s `~\/.ssh\/authorized_keys` file and that your private key has the appropriate permissions set (usually `600`) are vital steps in resolving these issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"server-configuration-issues\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Server configuration issues<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Misconfigurations in the server\u2019s SSH configuration file (`sshd_config`) can lead to a range of issues, including connection refusals. Examples include restricting SSH access to certain IP addresses, using non-standard ports without proper client configuration, or disabling key-based authentication when it&#8217;s the only method allowed by the client. Careful examination and editing of `sshd_config`, followed by restarting the SSH service, are necessary to resolve these issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"maxstartups-exceeded\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MaxStartups exceeded<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MaxStartups parameter in <strong>sshd_config<\/strong> defines the maximum number of unauthenticated connections to the SSH server before it starts dropping new requests. This setting helps mitigate certain types of Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. However, on a busy server, legitimate SSH connection attempts might be refused if this threshold is too low. In such cases, increasing the MaxStartups\u00a0value can help accommodate a higher number of simultaneous connection attempts.<\/span><\/p>\n\r\n<style>\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_90{\r\n          background-color: #000000;\r\n        color: #ffffff;\r\n    border-radius: 6px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_90 p{\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n  }\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_90 .button{\r\n        background-color: rgb(51,57,241);\r\n      color: #ffffff;\r\n    border-color: #3339f1 !important;\r\n  }\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_90 .button:hover{\r\n    background: rgba(51,57,241,0.8);\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n    opacity: 1;\r\n  }\r\n        #ctablocks_inline_90 .ctablocks_content_info p {\r\n        padding-left: 36px;\r\n      }\r\n      #ctablocks_inline_90 .ctablocks_content_button {\r\n          margin-left: 37px;\r\n      }\r\n  @media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1260px) {\r\n      #ctablocks_inline_90 .ctablocks_content_button {\r\n          margin-left: 37px !important;\r\n      }\r\n  }\r\n  ;\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id=\"ctablocks_inline_90\" class=\"ctablocks_container inline_type\r\n        \">\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"ctablocks_content clear\">\r\n    <div class=\"ctablocks_content_info\">\r\n      \r\n            <div class=\"title-wrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t                  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/info-icon-cta.png\" alt=\"Say goodbye to website errors\" title=\"Say goodbye to website errors\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t            <h4>Say goodbye to website errors<\/h4>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n              <p>Achieve peace of mind with 99.99% uptime on 10Web Managed <br>WordPress Hosting, powered by Google Cloud. <\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"ctablocks_content_button\">\r\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/ai-website-builder\/\" class=\"button\" data-gtag=\"sign-up-blog\" data-buttontype=\"sign-up\" data-gtag=\"cta-90\" data-buttontype=\"cta-inline\"\r\n\t        >Learn How<\/a>\r\n            \r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\n<h2 id=\"steps-to-fix-the-ssh-connection-refused-error\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steps to fix the SSH connection refused error<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To fix the SSH Connection Refused error, we need to approach this issue systematically, addressing each potential cause one by one. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s <strong>important<\/strong> to note that troubleshooting SSH should be done by people with advanced technical knowledge and skills. Please contact a developer if you are not qualified to troubleshoot this error.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"check-if-ssh-server-is-running\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check if SSH server is running<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you initiate an SSH connection, your request is directed to this service. If the SSH service isn&#8217;t running, your connection attempt finds no respondent, resulting in a &#8216;Connection Refused&#8217; error. This is similar to trying to call a business after hours when no one is there to answer. Using <strong>sudo systemctl status ssh<\/strong>\u00a0checks the operational status of the SSH daemon, which manages incoming SSH connections. If the service is inactive or stopped, your connection can&#8217;t be established.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To check if SSH is down:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the <\/span><b>terminal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type <\/span><b>sudo systemctl status ssh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and press Enter. This command checks the status of the SSH service.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the command returns a response of down, dead, inactive<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, etc., then the SSH server is not running.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/SSH-connection-dead.jpg\" alt=\"SSH inactive in Linux terminal \" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/SSH-connection-dead.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/SSH-connection-dead-742x416.jpg 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/SSH-connection-dead-1484x832.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/SSH-connection-dead-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/SSH-connection-dead-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/SSH-connection-dead-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/SSH-connection-dead-371x208.jpg 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/SSH-connection-dead-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"verify-server-ip-address-and-ssh-port\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verify server IP address and SSH port<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensuring that you&#8217;re connecting to the correct IP address and port is like verifying the address and door to enter a building. If either is incorrect, you&#8217;ll end up at the wrong destination. The port number, usually 22 for SSH, acts like a specific door into the server. Open ports can be a security risk, as they might provide hackers with opportunities to infiltrate your server. Consequently, ports that are not in use are usually closed as a precaution against such attacks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should you encounter a Connection refused error, it might be because port 22 (the default SSH port) or another designated SSH port on your server is closed. To check the status of your server&#8217;s ports, you can execute the following command:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sudo lsof -i -n -P | grep LISTEN<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This command will display a list of ports in the LISTEN state. You&#8217;re specifically looking for port 22 or the custom SSH port assigned to your server in this list. If you don&#8217;t find it, reopening the necessary port is essential to establish a connection to your server.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inspect-firewall-settings\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspect firewall settings<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open ports are essential for server connectivity but can also be a security vulnerability, leading to firewalls being configured to block these connections. This protective measure, while effective against hackers, can inadvertently cause issues for legitimate users. If you&#8217;re trying to SSH into your server and encounter a &#8216;Connection refused&#8217; error, it&#8217;s possible that your firewall settings are the reason.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To investigate this, you should examine your firewall&#8217;s rules. You can display these rules on your command-line interface with specific commands for both IPv4 and IPv6 rules:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For IPv4 rules, use: <strong>sudo iptables-save<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For IPv6 rules, use: <strong>sudo ip6tables-save<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the results will vary based on your specific setup, there are key elements to look out for to determine if your firewall is indeed blocking SSH connections:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>dport 22<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This denotes the destination port, which is typically port 22 for SSH connections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>REJECT<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If you see this, it indicates that the firewall is refusing connections to the specified destination port.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>DROP<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Similar to `REJECT`, this means that connections to the relevant port are being actively blocked.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By searching the output of the above commands for <strong>dport 22<\/strong>, you can ascertain whether your firewall is blocking your SSH connection. If it is, you will need to adjust your firewall rules to allow SSH requests through, thus resolving the &#8216;Connection refused&#8217; error.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ping-the-ssh-server\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ping the SSH server<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you encounter an SSH connection refused error, it often indicates a problem with the network connection between your computer and the SSH server. Diagnosing network issues is crucial because it helps determine whether the problem lies in the network path or in the SSH server itself. Network-related problems could range from simple connectivity issues, like the server being down, to more complex issues like firewall configurations blocking the SSH port.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pinging the server helps in determining if the server is reachable over the network. If you receive a response, it means the network connection to the server is intact, and the problem might be elsewhere. A failure to receive a response indicates a network connectivity issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the Command Prompt by typing <\/span><b>cmd<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the search bar and pressing Enter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type <\/span><b>ping [server-address]<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (replace [server-address] with the actual server IP or hostname) and press Enter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Observe if the ping command returns a response.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Ping-in-terminal.jpg\" alt=\"Windows terminal with ping command\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Ping-in-terminal.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Ping-in-terminal-742x416.jpg 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Ping-in-terminal-1484x832.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Ping-in-terminal-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Ping-in-terminal-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Ping-in-terminal-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Ping-in-terminal-371x208.jpg 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Ping-in-terminal-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mac<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Terminal from <\/span><b>Applications<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &gt; <\/span><b>Utilities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type <\/span><b>ping [server-address]<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and press Enter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check for a response from the server.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 id=\"manage-ssh-keys-appropriately\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage SSH keys appropriately<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SSH keys play a vital role in establishing a secure and authenticated connection between the client and the server. When facing an SSH connection refused error, it&#8217;s essential to verify that the SSH keys are correctly set up. The error might be due to misconfigured, missing, or corrupted SSH keys. The `authorized_keys` file on the server is particularly crucial as it contains the public keys that are allowed to connect. Ensuring this file has the correct public key and is properly configured is a critical step in troubleshooting SSH connection issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verify your SSH key pair<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check if you have an SSH key pair generated. Typically, this is found in the <\/span><b>~\/.ssh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> directory.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do not have an SSH key pair or if it&#8217;s possibly corrupted, generate a new one using the command <\/span><b>ssh-keygen<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A missing or corrupted SSH key pair on your local machine can be the root cause of the connection refused error. Generating a new key pair ensures you have a valid private and public key for authentication.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the authorized_keys file on the server<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log into the server using an alternative method like password authentication if key authentication is failing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigate to the <\/span><b>~\/.ssh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> directory of the user you are trying to log in as.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the <\/span><b>authorized_keys<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> file with a text editor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that your public key is listed in this file. If not, add it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>authorized_keys<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> file contains the public keys that are permitted to access the server. If your public key is not listed or is incorrectly entered, the server will refuse the SSH connection.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure correct permissions for SSH files<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the <\/span><b>~\/.ssh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> directory, use <\/span><b>chmod 700 ~\/.ssh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the <\/span><b>authorized_keys<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> file, use <\/span><b>chmod 600 ~\/.ssh\/authorized_keys<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorrect file permissions can lead to security vulnerabilities and can cause SSH to refuse connections due to policy restrictions. Setting the correct permissions is essential for secure and functional SSH key authentication.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verify the SSH configurations<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the server, check the SSH configuration file (usually <\/span><b>\/etc\/ssh\/sshd_config<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that key authentication is enabled with the line <\/span><b>PubkeyAuthentication yes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restart the SSH service if any changes are made (e.g., <\/span><b>sudo systemctl restart ssh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on most Linux systems).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Misconfigured SSH settings can prevent key authentication. Ensuring the SSH daemon is configured to accept public key authentication is crucial.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Test the SSH Connection<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Testing the SSH connection after making these changes verifies whether the issue has been resolved.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From your local machine, attempt to SSH into the server again using <\/span><b>ssh -i [path-to-private-key] [username]@[server-address]<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"adjust-maxstartups\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adjust MaxStartups<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MaxStartups parameter in the SSH daemon configuration (sshd_config) is crucial in controlling the number of simultaneous, unauthenticated connections to the SSH server. When the server is busy or under a heavy load of SSH connection attempts, reaching the limit set by MaxStartups can lead to new connection attempts being refused. Adjusting this parameter can be a solution if you&#8217;re experiencing SSH connection refusals due to a high number of concurrent SSH connections, especially in environments with heavy SSH traffic or during peak usage times.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To adjust the MaxStartups parameter:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access the server&#8217;s <\/span><b>sshd_config<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> file, typically located at <\/span><b>\/etc\/ssh\/sshd_config<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log in to the server using an alternative method if SSH is not available, like direct console access.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the <\/span><b>sshd_config<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> file using a text editor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Search for the <\/span><b>MaxStartups<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> parameter. It might be commented out by default.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modify the value or uncomment it and set a new value.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The `MaxStartups` parameter is defined as `MaxStartups start:rate:full`.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>start<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The maximum number of unauthenticated connections before rate-limiting starts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>rate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The percentage chance of dropping a new connection once `start` is reached.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>full<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The maximum number of unauthenticated connections before all new connections are dropped.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, setting `MaxStartups 30:50:100` means that once 30 unauthenticated connections are reached, there&#8217;s a 50% chance that a new connection will be dropped, reaching up to 100% probability when 100 connections are reached.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After modifying the <\/span><b>sshd_config<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> file, <\/span><b>save<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your changes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Restart<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the SSH service to apply the changes. This can be done using a command like <\/span><b>sudo systemctl restart ssh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on most Linux systems.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adjusting this parameter helps in managing a high volume of incoming SSH connections, reducing the likelihood of legitimate connections being refused. Attempt to SSH into the server again from your client machine to confirm if the issue has been resolved.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"consult-logs-for-more-insight\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consult logs for more insight<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SSH log files are like detailed journals that record attempts to access the server. These logs can provide specific error messages or clues about why a connection was refused, much like a diagnostic report. By examining these logs, you can gain insights into the exact nature of the problem, guiding your troubleshooting in a more targeted way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To view the logs:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access the SSH log file, typically <\/span><b>\/var\/log\/auth.log<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for entries related to your connection attempts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analyze any error messages or unusual entries for clues to resolve the issue.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resolving an &#8216;SSH Connection Refused&#8217; error requires a precise approach to diagnose and address various potential causes, ranging from server-side issues like an inactive SSH service or firewall restrictions to client-side concerns such as network connectivity or SSH key mismanagement. By thoroughly following the outlined steps, each obstacle impeding a successful SSH connection can be systematically eliminated. This process, much like a series of handshakes and identity verifications in a trust-establishing encounter, hinges on a deep understanding of SSH connections. 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It provides encrypted connections for network services over an unsecured network, like the internet. However, it&#8217;s not uncommon to encounter the frustrating SSH Connection Refused error. This error is a signal that your attempt to connect to a server via SSH&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":79,"featured_media":25266,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"two_page_speed":[],"footnotes":"","tenweb_blog_toc":"                                                                                                                                                                                <ul>\r\n\t<li>\r\n\t\t<a href=\"#defining-ssh-and-its-usage\">Defining SSH and it\u2019s usage<\/a>\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n\t<li>\r\n\t\t<a href=\"#same-issue-different-message\">Same issue different message<\/a>\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n\t<li>\r\n\t\t<a href=\"#reasons-why-this-error-occurs\">Reasons why this error occurs<\/a>\r\n\t\t<ul>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#ssh-service-not-running-on-the-server\">SSH service not running on the server<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#incorrect-ssh-port-or-ip-address\">Incorrect SSH port or IP address<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#incorrect-credentials\">Incorrect credentials<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#firewall-restrictions\">Firewall restrictions<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#network-issues\">Network issues<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#ssh-key-problems\">SSH key problems<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#server-configuration-issues\">Server configuration issues<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#maxstartups-exceeded\">MaxStartups exceeded<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t<\/ul>\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n\t<li>\r\n\t\t<a href=\"#steps-to-fix-the-ssh-connection-refused-error\">Steps to fix the SSH connection refused error<\/a>\r\n\t\t<ul>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#check-if-ssh-server-is-running\">Check if SSH server is running<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#verify-server-ip-address-and-ssh-port\">Verify server IP address and SSH port<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#inspect-firewall-settings\">Inspect firewall settings<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#ping-the-ssh-server\">Ping the SSH server<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#manage-ssh-keys-appropriately\">Manage SSH keys appropriately<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#adjust-maxstartups\">Adjust MaxStartups<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#consult-logs-for-more-insight\">Consult logs for more insight<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t<\/ul>\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n\t<li>\r\n\t\t<a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a>\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n                                                                                                                                    ","tenweb_blog_competitor_type":"","tenweb_blog_competitor_names":"","tenweb_blog_twb_version":0,"tenweb_blog_type":"on"},"categories":[500],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25251","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-http-errors"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.0 (Yoast SEO v23.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>SSH Connection Refused? 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