Is port forwarding needed for SSH?

What ports need to be open for SSH?

Product and Release SupportThe default port for SSH client connections is 22; to change this default, enter a port number between 1024 and 32,767.The default port for Telnet client connections is 23; to change this default, enter a port number between 1024 and 32,767.

Does SSH always use port 22?

By default, the SSH server still runs in port 22. However, there are occasions when it is run in a different port.

What does SSH forwarding do?

SSH tunneling, or SSH port forwarding, is a method of transporting arbitrary data over an encrypted SSH connection. SSH tunnels allow connections made to a local port (that is, to a port on your own desktop) to be forwarded to a remote machine via a secure channel.

Can you use any port for SSH?

By default, the SSH server runs on port 22. However, there are occasions when it is run in a different port. The -p <port> option can specify the port number to connect to when using the ssh command on Linux.