Lightsail Instance SSH Connection not build into Mac terminal : Error ssh: connect to host (Ip address) port 22: Operation timed out

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Hi 👋 Folks,

I am using Macbook M2 Pro Terminal to get connect with my light sail instance, unfortunately, it gives an error on terminal which is underfollowing

ssh: connect to host (Lightsail instance Ip port 22): Operation timed out

However, I have provided all details including proper parameters as defined by Amazon Articles with absolute path like
ssh -i /Users/amirali/Desktop/SecurityKeysFile/xyz.pem root@IPaddress

that's how I give path as per file is save in above location. On other hand, I have follow the this Amazon article https://lightsail.aws.amazon.com/ls/docs/en_us/articles/amazon-lightsail-ssh-using-terminal#terminal-ssh-change-key-file-permissions

Unfortunately, it's been more than 2 days unable to resolve, get stuck therefore, my all work is In complete

However, I am familiar with Linux therefore, I just need small assistance to get this work done.

What I have found through systemctl status sshd

https://paste.pics/f22db5717fb96c4d60b59d57a1efe8ec

looking forward to hearing from seniors

Thanks Amir Ali

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I have checked with your above given method screenshot is attached, yes the port is filtered
still I'm unable to get connect with Lightsail instance
kindly provide complete solutions
thnaks Amir Ali

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Accepted Answer

If configured, you can use the EC2 Serial Console for Linux to troubleshoot OS-level issues on supported Nitro-based instance types. This allows troubleshooting of boot issues, network configuration, and SSH configuration issues. Before using the serial console, grant access to it at the account level and create AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies granting access to your IAM users. After configuration, connect to the EC2 instance through the EC2 serial console using a password-configured Linux user. Then run commands to verify that the SSH connections aren't being blocked by the OS firewall or TCP wrapper, and that the sshd service is running and listening on port 22

https://repost.aws/knowledge-center/ec2-linux-resolve-ssh-connection-errors

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I was wondering how Lightsail's firewall is configured since it is an SSH timeout error.  
Please check if port 22 and the IP address of the connection source are allowed in this setting.  
https://lightsail.aws.amazon.com/ls/docs/en_us/articles/understanding-firewall-and-port-mappings-in-amazon-lightsail

Lightsail Instance SSH Connection not build into Mac terminal : Error ssh: connect to host (Ip address) port 22: Operation timed out

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