scp file to server.
2025/03/10 09:38:58 error copy file to dest: ***, error message: dial tcp ***:22: connect: connection timed out
drone-scp error: error copy file to dest: ***, error message: dial tcp ***:22: connect: connection timed out
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Hey @nashurgessa,
That error usually means your CI server can’t reach your Droplet over SSH (port 22). A few quick things to check:
- Double-check the IP address — make sure it’s correct.
- Make sure SSH is running on the Droplet:
sudo systemctl status ssh - Check that port 22 is open — if you’re using DigitalOcean Cloud Firewalls or
ufw, allow SSH access. - If you’re using a CI/CD provider like Drone, make sure your Droplet allows connections from their IPs — some providers use dynamic IP ranges, so you may need to allow a wider range.
Let me know which CI you’re using and I’ll help you tweak the config.
- Bobby
Heya,
The error you’ve provided /03/10 09:38:58 error copy file to dest: ***, error message: dial tcp ***:22: connect: connection timed out means your CI server can’t connect to your desired destionation, probably your Droplet because it doesn’t have access on port 22.
Make sure yo allow connections between the two to be able to deploy your desired application.
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