Explain the steps to activate SSH Access on a Dedicated Server?

Start by generating a SSH Key in the WINDOWS operating system. Open WHM on the Dedicated Server and then go to "Account Functions" and then to "Modify an Account." Process to activate access of SSH with the help of the check box. Now log on to DS as your root through SSH. Now follow the navigation path /home/user/SSH folder. Enter the command "vi authorized_keys". This open a file in text editor. Press "I" for entering text and paste the SSH key you just generated. Now click "ESC" and type wq! And press . Type in the command --iptables -I INPUT -s CustomerIP -p tcp --dport 18765 -j ACCEPT on the shell prompt. Restart firewall and SSH services.

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