SSH and RDP Network Firewall
This legacy page is kept for existing links. The current VxShield dashboard workflow is documented in the VxShield Firewall Guide.
VxShield is default closed. Opening SSH or RDP in your server operating system is not enough. The port must also be added in VxShield before external traffic can reach it.
SSH and RDP Rules
Section titled “SSH and RDP Rules”SSH and RDP are administrative access services that use TCP. In VxShield, add these ports with the Generic TCP filter.
| Service | Default port | Protocol | Filter |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSH | 22 | TCP | Generic TCP |
| RDP | 3389 | TCP | Generic TCP |
Recommended Setup
Section titled “Recommended Setup”- Open the VxShield dashboard.
- Select the protected IP for your VPS or dedicated server.
- Click Add rule.
- Use Single mode.
- Select the Generic TCP filter.
- Enter the SSH or RDP port.
- Save the rule and test the connection from your SSH or Remote Desktop client.
For screenshots and the full dashboard walkthrough, see SSH and RDP Protection.