SFTP times out and cannot connect

When I try to connect to my YunoHost server via SFTP, it frequently times out. This is particularly an issue with my Custom Webapp.

My YunoHost server

Hardware: Old laptop or computer
YunoHost version: 3.6.5.3
I have access to my server : Through SSH and webadmin. I also have direct access to the server if needed.
Are you in a special context or did you perform some particular tweaking on your YunoHost instance ? : no

Description of my issue

I created a Custom Webapp on one of my domains (example.com), and in doing so, created a SFTP user. I want to use either the Nautilus file browser or FileZilla to in order to transfer files via SFTP.

I am connecting from within my home network. My server and desktop are both connected to the same router (server via cable; desktop via WiFi).

I attempt to connect to sftp://example.com:22, with the username and password for the SFTP user created during app setup. However, this connection does not work. When I do this in FileZilla, I see the error: “Error: Connection timed out after 20 seconds of inactivity.” In Nautilus, I see: “Timed out when logging in.”

How can I diagnose and solve this issue, so that I can properly connect to my server via SFTP?

Thank you!

I’ve added the following line to my router’s “Virtual Servers” settings:

  • Service Type: SFTP
  • External Port: 22
  • Internal IP: [server’s internal IP]
  • Internal Port: 22
  • Protocol: ALL

I rebooted my server and my router. I’m still encountering the same timeout errors described above.

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