Port 2222 — DirectAdmin / SSH alt
Quick reference for TCP/UDP port 2222, used by DirectAdmin / SSH alt. Includes what the service does, security guidance and related ports.
What is port 2222?
DirectAdmin panel; also a common alternate SSH port.
What port does DirectAdmin / SSH alt use?
DirectAdmin / SSH alt listens on port 2222 by default.
Is port 2222 open? How to check
Run one of these from your computer, replacing HOST with the IP address or domain you want to test.
nc -zv HOST 2222
Test-NetConnection HOST -Port 2222
nmap -p 2222 HOST
A refused or timed-out connection means the port is closed or filtered by a firewall.
Security guidance
High risk — do not expose to the internet
Port 2222 (DirectAdmin / SSH alt) is high-risk because the service it carries is a frequent target for credential attacks, brute force or unpatched-vulnerability scanning. Keep it bound to localhost or your VPN, never forward it directly on a router, and require strong authentication.
Related ports
Frequently asked
What is port 2222 used for?+
Port 2222 is the standard TCP/UDP port for DirectAdmin / SSH alt. DirectAdmin panel; also a common alternate SSH port.
What port does DirectAdmin / SSH alt use?+
DirectAdmin / SSH alt listens on port 2222 by default.
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