Quiz Entry - updated: 2026.07.05
What is the port number for SSH?
SSH = port 22 (TCP).
SSH = Port 22 (TCP)
SSH (Secure Shell) provides encrypted remote access to systems.
Memory tip: "Two-Two" (22) is easy to remember - two 2's for the secure twin of Telnet!
Replaced: Telnet (port 23) - SSH is the secure alternative.
Go deeper:
Secure Shell — Wikipedia overview confirming TCP port 22 (chosen to sit between FTP 21 and Telnet 23).
List of TCP and UDP port numbers — the broader lookup table placing 22 among the well-known ports.