# SSH Connection Failed – Connection Refused & Timeout

SSH connection failed, connection refused or timed out? Port 22, firewall, root password, fail2ban & NexoraHost VPS – step by step.

**Quick answer:** SSH connection failed: **open port 22**, verify server IP, check **sshd status** and on timeout check **firewall** (UFW).

**If you landed here:** PuTTY/terminal shows "Connection refused", "Connection timed out" or "Permission denied".

## Related

- [Secure SSH](/en/root-v-server/ssh-absichern)
- [Firewall ports](/en/root-v-server/firewall-ports)
- [Set up VPS](/en/root-v-server/vps-einrichten)