Rsync Change SSH Port Number While Making Backups

How do I change my rsync command port number while making backup to remote server at backup1.example.com port 10253 (my ssh server runs on tcp port # 10253)? How do I change port number while using rsync command?

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Difficulty level	Easy
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Yes, it possible to change or use a different ssh port when using rsync command on Linux or Unix-like operating systems. If your ssh server is running on TCP port # 5000, try the following command to change port number. It is pretty simple command:

Use a different ssh port when using rsync

In this example, I am going to backup /home/vivek/ directory to the server called server1.nixcraft.net.in at TCP port number 5000, enter:

See also:

• Man pages: ssh(1)

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