Issue logging into root

[Webmin]

In ssh I made a mysql backup a .sql file, when I try to login to my site using root access in filezilla it doesnt let me, what should I do, my plesk is running cent os and plesk

---------- Post added at 04:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:18 PM ----------

It says
Error: Connection refused
Error: Could not connect to server

 

[michaellin85]

how are you connecting? should be sftp.

 

[Webmin]

I am connecting through port 22 (sftp)
Usually when I use SSH I have to login to user account then the su - and type in my root password to get in.

I am trying to use filezilla to get in root, how do I do this?

 

[michaellin85]

you select sftp protocol
login type normal
username root
password root password

 

[Webmin]

how are you connecting? should be sftp.

you select sftp protocol
login type normal
username root
password root password

I am doing that, it still says connection refused.

---------- Post added at 06:18 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:15 PM ----------

I get this now

Error: Connection closed by server with exitcode 127
Error: Could not connect to server

---------- Post added at 06:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:18 PM ----------

Maybe it is a setting in ssh blocking ftp? Maybe root isn't enabled for ftp? How do I enable it? How do I check if it is enabled?

 

[tut2tut]

Change root password and try again
*make sure you are changing Root Password not "Console Password"

 

[Webmin]

I am using the same password for root as I use to login to PuTTy, is that correct?

 

[tut2tut]

Host : VPS ip (make sure it's your vps ip not serial console address)
Port : 22
Login type : normal
User : root
Password : (root Password)

 

[masterb56]

What is your ftp server? Vsftpd?

 

[Whoo]

Maybe root login has been disabled for security reasons. Also make sure that the default port hasn't been changed (basic security). If you are connecting with a windows based machine use WinSCP

 

[Webmin]

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I think root is disabled for security reasons, hosting is doing nothing, how can I enable root? Also I am on a MacBook Pro.

 

[michaellin85]

if that's the case, you must get in touch with your provider.

 

[Whoo]

I think root is disabled for security reasons, hosting is doing nothing, how can I enable root? Also I am on a MacBook Pro.

Contact your host and ask them to create you a user with the required privileges.

 

[Webmin]

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It is unmanaged hosting, it is a dedicated server with full root access and plesk though.