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Password for VPS

Discussion in 'Web Hosting' started by Leasedlayer, Mar 19, 2015.

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    How frequently you change the VPS login password to secure your VPS?
    Daily/Weekly/Monthly?
     
    Leasedlayer, Mar 19, 2015 IP
  2. PoPSiCLe

    PoPSiCLe Illustrious Member

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    Why would you do this frequently? Changing passwords on a regular schedule isn't really that much more secure than just having a secure password to begin with. Granted, you could maybe prevent repeat brute-force attacks, but those should be caught anyway, so I don't really see the point?
     
    PoPSiCLe, Mar 20, 2015 IP
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    Changing password that frequent may be crazy. Of course , password updates are recommended; but there will not be any advantage in setting a weak passwrod and change it regularly. Better set a very strong password, use custom SSH port, disable direct root login. If possible disable SSH password AUTH and enable key based login, which will make your server more secure from SSH brute-force attacks.
     
    TheSHosting, Mar 27, 2015 IP
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    techncom Active Member

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    Currently i am using multiple VPS, but i never try to chance my passwords.
     
    techncom, Mar 27, 2015 IP
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    postcd Well-Known Member

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    I dont need to change it while having strong password and non standard SSH port used and protection from bruteforce password trying
     
    postcd, Mar 27, 2015 IP
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    Zoti Media Group Notable Member

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    Just install google 2 auth and you will be safe.
     
    Zoti Media Group, Mar 28, 2015 IP
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    vangel, Mar 29, 2015 IP