Restart Ssh Service Ubuntu
Worried you’ll break your server and lock yourself out forever? Breathe. Ubuntu is smarter than that. If you typed a bad configuration, the restart command will often refuse to apply it and show you an error. It’s like trying to start a car with the keys in the freezer—the engine just won’t turn over.
You can test your new config without restarting by using sudo sshd -t. This is like a dress rehearsal. It checks if your settings are valid before you commit. And if you do lock yourself out? Just walk over to your server (or use a physical console) and fix the config file manually. It’s a tiny adventure, not a catastrophe.
How do I restart the SSH service? - Ask Ubuntu