SFTP connection timeout
Why SFTP connections timeout and how to troubleshoot firewall or network issues.
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SFTP timeouts occur when the SSH connection cannot be established or the server does not respond.
Common causes
- Firewall blocking port 22
- Server unreachable
- Incorrect hostname
Fix checklist
- Verify SSH service is running.
- Check firewall rules for port 22.
- Confirm DNS resolution.
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- ECONNREFUSED on port 22 — Meaning of ECONNREFUSED for SFTP/SSH on port 22 and the fastest ways to isolate firewall vs service vs wrong port.
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- SFTP port 22 blocked — Why port 22 blocks SFTP access and how to fix firewall or security group rules.
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