Is port 2222 (Alternate SSH / DirectAdmin) dangerous?

Port 2222 is classified as medium risk. It is commonly exposed but consider using encrypted alternatives where available and monitor activity.

Should port 2222 be open on my firewall?

Port 2222 can be open but should be monitored closely. Keep the service updated and prefer encrypted alternatives where available.

What transport protocol does port 2222 use?

Port 2222 (Alternate SSH / DirectAdmin) uses the TCP transport protocol and falls under the Remote Access category.

:2222 (TCP)

Alternate SSH / DirectAdmin

Medium Risiko

TCP — Remote Access

Ikhtisar Port

Nomor Port 2222

Nama Layanan Alternate SSH / DirectAdmin

Protokol Transport TCP

Kategori Remote Access

Risiko Keamanan Medium

Rentang Port Terdaftar (1024-49151)

Apa itu Port 2222?

Port 2222 is commonly used as an alternate SSH port to reduce automated brute-force attacks targeting the default port 22. DirectAdmin, a web hosting control panel, also uses this port for SSH access. Moving SSH to a non-standard port adds minimal security but reduces noise in server logs from automated scanners.

TCP Remote Access Umum Digunakan

Pertimbangan Keamanan

Port 2222 (Alternate SSH / DirectAdmin) diklasifikasikan sebagai risiko sedang. Meskipun layanan ini umumnya diekspos, pertimbangkan untuk menggunakan alternatif terenkripsi jika tersedia.

Rekomendasi: Jaga layanan tetap diperbarui. Pantau log untuk aktivitas yang tidak biasa.

Port Terkait — Remote Access

22 SSH 23 Telnet 57 Private Terminal Access 89 SU/MIT Telnet Gateway 95 SUPDUP 107 Remote Telnet 177 XDMCP 219 Uarps

Istilah Terkait

SSL/TLS Certificate DDoS DNS Spoofing Encryption Firewall HTTPS