Unable to SSH into AWS EC2? Fix Timeout & Key Errors | Live Lab

Facing an EC2 SSH connection timeout or "Permission denied (publickey)" error? In this live AWS troubleshooting lab, we'll diagnose and fix the most common EC2 SSH issues step by step. We will troubleshoot errors such as: ✅ SSH connection timed out ✅ Connection refused ✅ Permission denied (publickey) ✅ Unprotected private key file ✅ Host key verification failed ✅ No route to host In this video, you will learn how to check: • Incorrect username, public IP address or key pair • EC2 instance state and status checks • Security Group inbound rules and SSH port 22 • Public IPv4 address and Elastic IP • Subnet and Route Table configuration • Internet Gateway connectivity • Network ACL inbound and outbound rules • Local firewall, VPN and network restrictions • EC2 System Log and Console Screenshot • Recent AWS configuration changes using CloudTrail • Reboot, Stop and Start troubleshooting • SSH service and operating system-level issues • Root volume recovery using another EC2 instance • Snapshot-based recovery as a final option CloudTrail does not normally show Linux SSH authentication logs. In this troubleshooting flow, it is used to review AWS-level activities such as Security Group changes, instance Stop/Start actions and other EC2 configuration changes. This practical demonstration is useful for: • AWS Cloud Engineers • DevOps Engineers • System Administrators • Cloud Support Engineers • AWS interview preparation • Anyone learning real-time AWS troubleshooting scenarios This is Episode 1 of the AWS Troubleshooting Lab series, where we investigate real AWS issues, understand the troubleshooting approach, identify the root cause and resolve the problem through practical demonstrations. Subscribe to Cloud With AJ for practical AWS, Cloud, DevOps and real-world troubleshooting content. Have you ever faced an EC2 SSH connection issue? Share the exact error message in the comments. #aws #ec2instance #ec2 #SSH #AWSTroubleshooting #cloudcomputing #cloudcomputingcourse #cloudcomputingservices #cloudcomputingexplained #cloudcomputingskills