1. Check Your Internet Connection: Before blaming the server, make sure your internet connection is active and stable.
1. Try a Different SSH Client: This will help you determine if the problem lies with your originally used SSH client.
1. Firewall Security Settings: Check your VPS firewall settings or security groups if they are correctly configured to allow SSH connections.
1. Verify SSH Server Status: The SSH server needs to be running in order to allow connections. You can verify this by logging in to your VPS through your hosting provider’s web control panel or console.
1. Check Error Logs: These logs can provide a wealth of information about what might be wrong with your server.
1. Server Load/Performance Issues: It’s possible that you can’t connect to your server because it’s experiencing heavy load, or there are other performance issues preventing the SSH service from responding.
1. Reboot Your Server: In certain scenarios, a simple restart may resolve your connectivity issues.
1. Reach out to Support: If you’re still unable to connect after trying the above steps, reach out to your hosting provider’s support team. They should be able to help you diagnose and resolve the issue.
