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Plesk SSH Terminal: connect to host 127.0.0.1 port 9999: Connection refused

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Learn what plesk ssh terminal: connect to host 127.0.0.1 port 9999: connection refused involves and how to apply the steps in this guide.

Direct change of SSH service port number was not applied for Plesk SSH Terminal extension.

Execute below command to re-read SSH service configuration:

# /usr/local/psa/admin/sbin/modules/ssh-terminal/installer --update-configuration

Restart plesk-ssh-terminal service to apply changes:
```
# systemctl restart plesk-ssh-terminal
```

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