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Cannot SSH to account after 3 failed attempts

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bobmeetin
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Os: CentOS 7x
Web: apache + nginx
Cannot SSH to account after 3 failed attempts
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Post by bobmeetin » Wed Dec 26, 2018 5:43 pm

This happens occasionally due to sticky fingers or perhaps rushing when attempting to SSH. After I enter the password incorrectly several times (3?) it locks me out with an error like cannot connect (didn't write down the error). It appears to be specific to the IP address I am signing in from. To fix the problem I have to reboot my router and come up with a different IP address.

How do I fix this so that it's more forgiving?
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cottager
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Re: Cannot SSH to account after 3 failed attempts
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Post by cottager » Thu Dec 27, 2018 2:12 am

That's fail2ban working properly. It's a temporary block. Perhaps 10 minutes if memory serves. You can look up it's config right inside vestacp and adjust it if necessary, but I'd not. it's protecting you from people who would crack their way in.
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