{"id":1684,"date":"2024-11-30T14:30:25","date_gmt":"2024-11-30T08:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bdwebit.com\/blog\/?p=1684"},"modified":"2025-06-29T12:52:23","modified_gmt":"2025-06-29T06:52:23","slug":"how-to-check-if-ssh-server-is-running-on-linux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bdwebit.com\/blog\/how-to-check-if-ssh-server-is-running-on-linux\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Check If SSH Server Is Running on Linux? A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">How to check if ssh server is running on linux? The Secure Shell (SSH) protocol is a widely used tool for remote access &amp; administration of Linux systems. Whether you&#8217;re a systems administrator or just someone managing their own server, it&#8217;s important to verify that the SSH server is running properly. This guide will walk you through various methods of how to check if ssh server is running on Linux. By the end of this guide, you&#8217;ll have a comprehensive understanding of how to ensure your SSH server is operational.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Understanding SSH<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">SSH (Secure Shell) is a cryptographic network protocol that allows secure communication over an unsecured network. It&#8217;s commonly used for:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Remote login to servers.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Secure file transfers (eg, SCP or SFTP).<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Running commands on remote systems.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The service responsible for handling incoming SSH connections is typically called sshd (the SSH daemon). Ensuring that sshd is active and running is crucial for the functioning of SSH on your system.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">How to Check If SSH Server Is Running on Linux?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">1. Checking the SSH Service Status<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The most straightforward method to verify whether the SSH server is running is to check its service status using system management tools like systemctl or service.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Using systemctl (for systems with systemd)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">On modern Linux distributions that use systemd, the systemctl command is your go-to tool for managing services. Here&#8217;s how you can check the status of the SSH service:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Open a terminal on the Linux system.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Run the following command:<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\n<pre><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">bash copy code<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\r\n<span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">\r\nsudo systemctl status ssh<\/span><\/span><\/pre>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Alternatively, on some distributions (like CentOS or Fedora), the service might be named sshd instead of ssh:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<pre><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">bash copy code<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\r\n<span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">\r\nsudo systemctl status sshd<\/span><\/span><\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Look for output similar to this:<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\n<pre><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">yaml Copy code<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\r\n<span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">\r\n\u25cf ssh.service - OpenBSD Secure Shell server<\/span><\/span>\r\n<span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">\r\nLoaded: loaded (\/lib\/systemd\/system\/ssh.service; enabled; vendor preset: enabled)<\/span><\/span>\r\n<span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">\r\nActive: active (running) since Fri 2024-11-01 14:32:17 UTC; 1h 25min ago<\/span><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Active: active (running) confirms the SSH server is running.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">If the service is inactive or stopped, you can start it using:<\/span><\/span>\n<pre><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">bash Copy code<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\r\n<span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">\r\nsudo systemctl start ssh<\/span><\/span><\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">To ensure the SSH server starts automatically at boot, enable it:<\/span><\/span>\n<pre><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">bash Copy code<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\r\n<span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">\r\nsudo systemctl enable ssh<\/span><\/span><\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Using service (for older systems without systemd)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">On older <\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Linux<\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> distributions, you can use the service command:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<pre><strong>bash\u00a0 \u00a0Copy code<\/strong>\r\nsudo service ssh status<\/pre>\n<p>Again, on some systems, the service name might be sshd:<\/p>\n<pre><strong>bash\u00a0 \u00a0Copy code<\/strong>\r\nsudo service sshd status<\/pre>\n<p>The output will indicate whether the SSH server is running or stopped.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Checking SSH Ports<\/h3>\n<p>The SSH server listens on a specific network port (default: port 22). You can verify if the port is open and the SSH server is listening using commands like netstat, ss, or lsof.<\/p>\n<p>Using netstat<br \/>\nRun the following command to check for processes listening on port 22:<\/p>\n<pre><strong>bash\u00a0 \u00a0Copy code<\/strong>\r\nsudo netstat -tuln | grep :22<\/pre>\n<p>If the SSH server is active, you&#8217;ll see output similar to:<\/p>\n<pre><strong>ruby\u00a0 \u00a0Copy code<\/strong>\r\ntcp 0 0 0.0.0.0:22 0.0.0.0:* LISTEN<\/pre>\n<p><strong>Using ss<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The ss command provides similar functionality but is faster &amp; more efficient:<\/p>\n<pre><strong>bash\u00a0 \u00a0Copy code<\/strong>\r\nsudo ss -tuln | grep :22<\/pre>\n<p>The output points that the SSH service is listening on port 22.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Using lsof<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The lsof command can also help identify processes listening on port 22:<\/p>\n<pre><strong>bash\u00a0 \u00a0Copy code<\/strong>\r\nsudo lsof -i :22<\/pre>\n<p>You should see a process (likely sshd) bound to port 22.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Testing SSH Connectivity<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes, the service might be running but not functioning as expected. Testing connectivity using the ssh command can help verify the server\u2019s operational status.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Test Local Connection<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From the server itself, you can try to connect to the SSH (Secure Shell) server:<\/p>\n<pre><strong>bash\u00a0 \u00a0Copy code<\/strong>\r\nssh localhost<\/pre>\n<p>If SSH is working correctly, you\u2019ll be prompted to log in.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Test Remote Connection<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From another system, try connecting to the server\u2019s IP address or hostname:<\/p>\n<pre><strong>bash\u00a0 \u00a0Copy code<\/strong>\r\nssh username@server-ip<\/pre>\n<p>Replace username with your actual username and server-ip with the server\u2019s IP address. If the connection is successful, the SSH server is running and accessible.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Checking Logs for Issues<\/h3>\n<p>If the SSH server isn&#8217;t working as expected, logs can provide valuable insights.<\/p>\n<p><strong>System Logs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On most Linux systems, the logs are stored in \/var\/log. Check the syslog or auth.log for SSH-related entries:<\/p>\n<pre><strong>bash\u00a0 \u00a0Copy code<\/strong>\r\nsudo tail -f \/var\/log\/syslog<\/pre>\n<p>or<\/p>\n<pre><strong>bash\u00a0 \u00a0Copy code<\/strong>\r\nsudo tail -f \/var\/log\/auth.log<\/pre>\n<p>Look for entries related to sshd. Errors or warnings here can help diagnose the issue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Journalctl Logs (systemd systems)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For systems using systemd, you can use journalctl:<\/p>\n<pre><strong>bash\u00a0 \u00a0Copy code<\/strong>\r\nsudo journalctl -u ssh<\/pre>\n<p>Replace ssh with sshd if your service is named differently. Reviews the output for any errors or warnings.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Verifying Configuration<\/h3>\n<p>Incorrect SSH configuration can prevent the service from running properly. The configuration file for <code>sshd<\/code> is usually located at <code>\/etc\/ssh\/sshd_config<\/code>. To check for errors in the configuration file, run:<\/p>\n<pre><strong>bash\u00a0 \u00a0Copy code<\/strong>\r\nsudo sshd -t<\/pre>\n<p>If there are any syntax errors, in this command will highlight them.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Checking the Firewall<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Firewalls can block SSH connections even if the server is running. Verify this port 22 is open &amp; accessible:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Using ufw (Uncomplicated Firewall)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">For systems using ufw, check the status with:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<pre><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">bash Copy code<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> \r\nsudo ufw status<\/span><\/span><\/pre>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Ensure you see a rule allowing SSH:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<pre><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">bash Copy code<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> \r\n22\/tcp ALLOWS Anywhere<\/span><\/span><\/pre>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">If not, allow SSH traffic:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<pre><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">bash Copy code<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> \r\nsudo ufw allow ssh<\/span><\/span><\/pre>\n<p><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Using<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> iptables<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">For systems using iptables, run:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<pre><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">bash Copy code<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> \r\nsudo iptables -L -n<\/span><\/span><\/pre>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Look for a rule permitting traffic on port 22.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">7. Verifying Network Connectivity<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">If the SSH server is running but you can&#8217;t connect, ensure the server is reachable over the network. Use ping to test connectivity:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<pre><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">bash Copy code<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> \r\nping server-ip<\/span><\/span><\/pre>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">If the server isn&#8217;t responding, there might be a network issue.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">How to check if ssh server is running on Linux? Ensuring your SSH server is running on Linux involves a combination of checking the service status, verifying listening ports, testing connectivity, and reviewing logs. These steps not only help confirm the server&#8217;s functionality but also assist in diagnosing and resolving potential issues. By regularly monitoring and <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bdwebit.com\/blog\/which-windows-program-is-often-used-to-connect-to-a-linux-server-via-ssh\/\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">testing your SSH<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> setup, you can maintain secure and reliable access to your Linux systems.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Whether you&#8217;re troubleshooting or performing routine checks, the methods outlined in this guide will equip you to confidently manage SSH servers on any Linux distribution.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to check if ssh server is running on linux? The Secure Shell (SSH) protocol is a widely used tool for remote access &amp; administration of Linux systems. 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